Upcoming D.E.I. Initiatives
- The GCLS must continue to identify community needs, set goals that align with our values and develop a plan.
- We will increase diversity awareness and sensitivities by conducting diversity audits to examine who is represented in our library collection.
- We should introduce programs that may be lacking or limited by other county entities.
- Provide variety programming that will appeal to all groups; homeschoolers, boys & girls clubs, minorities, seniors; etc.
- Explore additional language needs of the community. (Multilingual services)
- Advertise programs in Spanish language.
- Introduce a sensory cart which can be used by anyone to relax, reduce anxiety, calm, de-escalate and improve focus. Just roll, park, and plug in to create a spectacular sensory experience.
- Increase Historical References and outreach efforts for African American and other minority groups within our service area.
- Locate history of Mexican immigrants into Granville County.
- Migration to Granville County began in 1982.
- OUTREACH
- Granville Correctional Institution – donating books & magazines to inmates of the facility.
- HubZone Technology Initiative, Inc. – serve as a donation center site for their laptop drive. (South Branch)
- Books For Africa.org – donating books to help ease the book famine in Africa.
- Provide pop-up library for the Latin community through Saint Cyprian Church and other community groups.
- Introduce a general Adult Book Club @ Thornton
- Provide a book mobile, pop up or compatible service to the Creedmoor Senior Center.
- Deliver presentation to the Senior Centers about library services; lead a needs assessment and Q & A. (TBD)
- SPECIAL PROGRAMS
- The African American Dance Ensemble to deliver an oral presentation or dance recital. TBD.
- Locate history of Mexican immigrants into Granville County.