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PIPEline

Inactive blog addressing power, identity, privilege, and equity intersections in library work.
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Posts in PIPEline

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In the center are four puzzle pieces with 3 connected and 1 detached. Text arcs over the top of the pieces that reads "Understanding, Connection, and Respecting." Text along the bottom says "The White Privilege Conference"
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  • Edras Rodriguez-Torres
Reflections on the White Privilege Conference 19
Edras Rodriguez-Torres reflects on the White Privilege Conference he attended this month in Grand Rapids, Michigan and how what he learned applies to social justice work in librarianship.
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  • Stephanie Rosen
Accessibility Office Hours
Are all library resources accessible for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities? Stephanie Rosen speaks on the work of the Digital Accessibility Team (DAT) and how they are trying to help everyone in the library answer this question.
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  • Anna Ercoli Schnitzer
Blogging about Equity and Inclusion in Health Care
U-M's Michigan Medicine has a new initiative called Victors Care, a tailored version of a health system called "Concierge Care" which is addressed to patients who can trade monthly or yearly funds for special attention, short waits and 24/7 ability to contact a physician from this program. Anna Schnitzer examines the new initiative in particular regard to the university's commitment to equity and inclusion.
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  • Jeffery Witt
Inclusive Intercultural Skills Series
Jeff Witt details the recent launch of the Inclusive Intercultural Skills Series (IISS) by the Library Diversity Council's (LDC) subcommittee on learning curriculum and event planning.
From top-left to right, Jeff Witt, Anna Schnitzer, Stephanie Rosen From bottom-left to right, Jesus Espinoza, Edras Rodriguez-Torres, Sheila Garcia
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  • Sheila Garcia
Welcome to PIPEline!
Welcome to PIPEline! Through this platform, we will share with the library community how our work intersects with these themes and how they have both shaped not only the work itself, but also the way we as professionals, view and engage with our work. Meet our primary contributors and get ready to follow our adventures (and possibly misadventures) along the way!