ANNUAL REPORT

2022-2023

Inclusive Language Team

The Collections Assessment Team (CAT) was asked to form a working group to address the following strategic objective: Incorporate inclusive language in Quick Find. The Inclusive Language Working Group consisted of invited members based on needed expertise from Archives, Federated Colleges, and Discover Technology. The Inclusive Language Working Group presented recommendations that included establishing the permanent Inclusive Language Team to develop ongoing process for systematic review of Indigenous Subject Headings as the priority and developing a plan for the ongoing review of subject headings from other topical areas. The Inclusive Language Team will coordinate activities and provide guidance on inclusive language and reparative description in library and archives systems.

As the first step, the following statement was incorporated into Quick Find in August 2022:

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“The Dr. John Archer library is so much more than an electronic collection of information that can be accessed remotely; it is also a welcoming environment that is filled with knowledgeable and understanding experts that are always willing and ready to assist students like me.”

- Breanna Hemmelgarn, winner of the 2022 Dr. John Archer Library Award