Diversity
Diversity Statement
Rod Library recognizes diversity as the broad range of experiences and backgrounds our community brings together to create a rich learning environment. We support the university’s vision of celebrating individuality while creating an inclusive community.
Our goal is to empower all users to learn and grow together in a welcoming and safe climate. We seek to do so through our spaces, resources, services, and staff.
Diversity Book Display
Each month, the Diversity Committee curates a themed book display which is located near the Book Bistro on the main floor of the library. We encourage you to explore what's there and check out what interests you. With COVID-19 and the move to online services, our displays also went digital. Our most recent digital displays are shared here.
Curate a Book Display
Rod Library's Diversity Committee curates monthly displays of library resources related to a particular diversity-related theme or recognition month in the Book Bistro or in a digital display. The library welcomes display requests from current UNI students, student organizations, faculty, and staff. Display topics should align with UNI's educational goals and Rod Library's diversity statement. Please fill out the Diversity Committee Book Display Request Form to request to curate a book display.
More Information
For more information about diversity and inclusion at UNI, see the following websites.
Rod Library Diversity Committee
The 2021-2022 Library Diversity Committee members are Holly Schnieders, Melinda Beland, Linda McLaury, Hyunseung Koh, Andrea Smith, Amandajean Nolte, and Cindy Bancroft (ex officio).
Our charge is to "provide leadership in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion by promoting an understanding of diversity, monitoring how the library integrates diversity into its programs and services, and suggesting ways the library can build on its commitment to foster an inclusive university community that embraces and respects differences."
You may contact us to suggest library programming or services, or to share comments and concerns with the Diversity Committee.