How is diversity measured in the library profession? In a new issue brief, Ioana Hulbert & Curtis Kendrick unpack the complexities and shortcomings of available demographic data and project how the diversity of the profession will look in 2033. sr.ithaka.org/publications/b…

What will diversity in the library profession look like in 10 years? Drawing on available demographic data, Ioana Hulbert and Curtis Kendrick discuss what libraries can do to push the needle on diversity further. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/publications/b…

How are data dashboards created and how can they help museums with strategic decision making? Deirdre Harkins offers insight into the individualized data dashboards Ithaka S+R offers to museums who participate in the staff demographic survey: sr.ithaka.org/blog/2022-art-…

Good day to be an #ITHAKAn! ITHAKA Wins NYC Top Workplace Award ithaka.org/news/ithaka-wi… via ITHAKA

Despite a recent focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion at museums, equitable pay for staff continues to be a persistent issue. Joanna Dressel, Deirdre Harkins, & Liam Sweeney break down the #DEI implications of museum staff compensation for Ithaka S+R: sr.ithaka.org/publications/l…

Should academic libraries be expected to plan for uncertain futures, or should that fall to an institution? Using data from library deans and directors, I share some thoughts today in a new Ithaka S+R blog post. sr.ithaka.org/blog/should-ac…

Should academic libraries and their leaders be expected to plan for uncertain futures? @Ioana_hulbert explores library leadership perspectives on futureproofing in the midst of a rapidly changing technological and socio-political landscape. sr.ithaka.org/blog/should-ac…

.Ithaka S+R is embarking on a field study of Black literary arts organizations. The Wallace Foundation-funded collaboration with Cave Canem will delve into sustainability, community engagement, and resilience of five Getting Word Collective organizations. sr.ithaka.org/blog/cave-cane…

In response to our latest survey, the majority of library deans and directors remained neutral on their libraries’ vision for futureproofing. In a recent blog post, Ioana Hulbert questions how #libraries should prepare for an unpredictable future: sr.ithaka.org/blog/should-ac…

In a new interview for Ithaka S+R, Makala Skinner & I spotlight UBuffalo’s robust Indigenous Studies department and digital portal of Haudenosaunee archives and resources in conversation with Theresa McCarthy, Mishuana Goeman, and Evviva Weinraub Lajoie. sr.ithaka.org/blog/recenteri…

Should academic libraries focus on #futureproofing in the face of change—from the pandemic to the rise of #GenerativeAI? Ioana Hulbert navigates the question, examining library deans and directors’ perspectives: sr.ithaka.org/blog/should-ac…

How racially diverse is the librarian profession, and how can we begin to assess that #diversity? Ioana Hulbert & Curtis Kendrick highlight the methodological implications of trying to measure the racial demographic trends of the profession. sr.ithaka.org/publications/b…

From prioritizing digital scholarship that elevates marginalized voices to including Indigenous artwork in common spaces, libraries are making efforts to redress relationships with historically marginalized communities. Ithaka S+R spotlights 4 initiatives: sr.ithaka.org/publications/r…

From sessions on preserving Black history and cultural heritage to tackling issues of intellectual freedom and historical revisionism, this year’s Black Museums #AAAM23 featured a wide array of events. Read a recap from Ithaka S+R’s Deirdre Harkins: sr.ithaka.org/blog/reflectio…

How effective are #OpenEducationResources programs in meeting their goals? Ithaka S+R is developing a framework to guide sustainable OER implementation and assessing OER programs at public #highered institutions. sr.ithaka.org/blog/assessing…

To equip policymakers with better data about technology access in prison and student experiences, Ithaka S+R fielded a first-of-its-kind survey of higher education in prison programs across the US. Explore data and insights from the survey: sr.ithaka.org/publications/t…

Join me, Ioana Hulbert, Tracy Bergstrom, and Alice Meadows 🇺🇦 for the next #transformingMetadata webinar #oclcResearch Ithaka S+R MoreBrains oclc.org/research/event…

Does postsecondary education have an impact on civic engagement? How can universities use programming to encourage democratic attitudes and behaviors? Excited to introduce this new project led by Ithaka S+R & AASCU. sr.ithaka.org/blog/announcin…

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How can #libraries build more #diverse and #inclusive collections? In a new project, Ithaka S+R is bringing together a cohort of institutions to assess the diversity of their current collections and develop a DEIA-oriented collection development strategy: sr.ithaka.org/blog/assessing…