Request for Proposals: The Oberlin Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee (ODAC)

The Oberlin Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee (ODAC) welcomes proposals for short, 5-minute/5-slide lightning talk presentations to be delivered, tentatively, the week of February 20th. The session will be held over Zoom.

The theme of the lightning talks will focus on disability/accessibility, with preference for presentations that touch on intersectionality with antiracism efforts. We are also particularly interested in hearing from those who are personally impacted by disability/accessibility limitations within libraries and librarianship (if they so choose to identify). Topics may include, but are not limited to, disability/accessibility with respect to library services, collections, and spaces; as well as policies, technologies, and practices that support equitable access to libraries and their resources. We welcome presentations from librarians, staff, managers, and students throughout libraries; as well as presentations that involve collaborations with other campus partners.

Proposals are due by 11:59 pm ET on Jan 22, 2023. Proposals will be reviewed by ODAC, and you will receive a response by Feb 1, 2023.