Morley, Tom and Sykes, Elaine and McClaren, Nuala (2022) Attracting diverse talent: The role of Graduate Traineeships in the EDI strategies of academic libraries. In: UKSG November Conference, 2022-11-16 - 2022-11-16, Online.
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This presentation will explore the approaches of and challenges faced by two academic libraries when designing graduate trainee roles as part of a continuous effort to provide an inclusive library environment. Nuala McClaren will discuss how Goldsmiths University Library created their ‘BAME Graduate Trainee’ role. Elaine Sykes and Tom Morley will discuss how Lancaster University Library have designed a Graduate Trainee position to change their staff profile and contribute to a more diverse recruitment pipeline within the sector. The session will also discuss the wider EDI strategies within each institution.
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