Session Description:
Libraries are increasingly devoting resources to programs and services related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as including these as core values of the organization. Despite this, there is a dearth of literature that highlights the voices of students of color. While we often boast about our community outreach programs on diversity, there is a lack of engagement in research about servicing students of color and understanding their library experiences. We will introduce a qualitative research study that explores Black/African-American undergraduate students’ experiences with libraries both before and during college, as well as sharing preliminary findings.
