Information and Equity: How Libraries Fill the Gap

Authors

DaVonne R, Armstrong, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Beth Ten Have, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

9-20-2023

Comments

Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement: Let's Talk Series

Presentation: 57:48

Abstract

Our conversation for today...

• What is the digital divide?
• Types of libraries: similarities & differences
• Meet the Thomas Jefferson University Libraries
• Libraries and DEI initiatives

What you will gain...

• Know where access to information and technology is scarce and why that is important.
• Learn how libraries try to bridge the digital divide by recognizing common services libraries offer their communities to help all succeed.
• Learn about the collection and services of the University's libraries.
• Learn how libraries - all libraries - support and enhance DEI initiatives.

Recommended Citation

Armstrong, DaVonne R, and Ten Have, Beth, "Information and Equity: How Libraries Fill the Gap" (2023). Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations. Paper 57.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/aisrpubs/57

Language

English