Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are facing coordinated political attacks at every level of government. The Trump administration’s Executive Orders targeting DEI training, programming, and leadership in federal agencies such as IMLS, NEH, and NEA represent not just a bureaucratic shift but a deliberate dismantling of long-standing commitments to access, equity, and representation.
Join the editors of the upcoming special issue of The Political Librarian, Dr. Nicole Cooke, the Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and a professor at the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina, and Dr. Aisha M. Johnson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Outreach at the Georgia Institute of Technology Library, for a one-hour virtual information session to learn more about the issue's theme, "Defending DEI and the Politics of Inclusion," and how your work can contribute to this important issue.
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00p.m. EST
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During this session, the editorial team will:
- Provide an overview of the special issue theme and scope
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Share tips on crafting a successful paper (1,500–5,000 words)
- Clarify submission categories and deadlines
- Answer your questions about the review process and publication timeline
Whether you're a practitioner, scholar, student, or policy advocate, we welcome your voice and perspective!
Call for Papers: https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/political_librarian_call_for_papers_dei_special_issue
Submissions accepted until October 1, 2025
This issue is by, about, and for the people who work in libraries and those we strive to serve. All stories, whether personal, theoretical, analytical, or policy-focused are welcome. Voices from and about any population affected by these ongoing political and cultural assaults are urgently needed.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the editors and strengthen your submission. We look forward to seeing you there!
When
August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2pm