Identifying diversity, equity, and inclusion enhancement opportunities through an online mixed methods library survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A mixed methods survey was conducted at a health sciences library to assess patrons' perceptions of the library's digital and physical environments in relation to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Methods

Developed by the library's DEI Team and preceded by a pilot assessment, the survey posed 17 Likert Scale questions and 2 free-text response questions on the topics of belonging, inclusivity, equitability, emotional and physical safety, and commitment to DEI. The survey was created in Qualtrics, pilot tested, and launched in February 2020 for approximately 12 weeks.

Results

Objective question responses were received from 101 individuals, with 24 open-ended responses. The quantitative findings showed largely positive perceptions of the DEI climate. Ques

SUBMITTER: Morgan-Daniel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10124613 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature