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Pratt Library's Advancing Equity Toolkit

In partnership with Associated Black Charities and made possible due to the funding received by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Pratt developed its Advancing Equity Toolkit. This toolkit is intended to help guide program development and revision to ensure the needs of diverse communities are met. It provides a guide that details the needs of urban communities like Baltimore City, a checklist, and a worksheet to help guide program implementation through an equity lens.

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Additional Resources

LibGuides
Books, Articles, and Publications
Online Courses
  • Coursera: Explore courses on diversity, equity, and inclusion offered by universities and organizations, covering topics like unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and organizational culture.

  • EdX: Explore courses on diversity, equity, and inclusion offered by universities and organizations, covering topics like unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and organizational culture.

  • LinkedIn Learning: Access courses on inclusive leadership, cultural competency, and fostering diversity in the workplace.

“At the Pratt, our business is access. That access may come in the form of a book, a website, or maybe a person. We find the resources to help people achieve their goals.”

Meghan McCorkell — Chief of Marketing, Communications, & Strategy

“Building community, collections and services is what we do, providing equitable access to these resources is Pratt's responsibility.”

Darcell Graham — Vice President of Public Services

“One of the hardest things to accept, acknowledge, manage and learn from is our own unconscious bias.”

Rachel Scheuerman — Director of Projects and Special Initiatives