The work of the Advisory Committee on Library Resources will center around developing a collection of resources and an accompanying “library guide” that will contextualize the complex and interwoven incidents of displacement and violence that characterize the history and present of Palestine, Israel and the region. This collection will help OSU community members and the public to engage in these topics with a critical lens to understand implications for the OSU community. The advisory committee will complete its work by the end of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Anticipated actions and outcomes will include:
- A curated collection of resources available to any member of the OSU community.
- A library guide that helps people find and access the collection regardless of location.
During the fall quarter, the advisory committee completed the following:
- Selected committee membership and communicated to coordinate first round of meetings.
- Began compiling and reviewing examples of similar collections and guides, as well as related standards and best practices.
In the winter quarter, the advisory committee will advance its work by:
- Compiling and reviewing examples of similar collections and guides, as well as related standards and best practices.
- Creating a mechanism for gathering input and suggest resources.
- Articulating collection parameters and selection criteria.
- Deciding on the structure and scope of the libguide.
- Gathering and reviewing suggested resources.
Committee members include Richenda Hawkins, Amanda Bressler, Evan Gottlieb, Arlo Brimley, Shayan Ghajar, Samuel Mann, Amy Baker, Jiayu Xu, Emory Spence, Jennifer Wells, Kelly McElroy and Zach Welhouse.
For additional questions, please contact Richenda Hawkins, Head of Library Experience and Access Department.