CW MARS STATEMENT AGAINST RACISM
CW MARS stands in support of racial justice and racial equity . We believe that Black Lives Matter and we condemn all forms of systemic racism and discrimination. We join the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) in condemning violence and racism towards Black Americans, I ndigenous people and people of color (BIPOC). As an organization, we embrace the core values of equity, diversity and access and we pledge to take the following actions: Encourage all of our libraries to eliminate overdue fines which present an economic barrier to the access of library materials and services. Host monthly conversations around race and racial justice. Educate and train our staff on equity, diversity and inclusion. Understand and examine implicit and racial bias. Review existing network policies for any bias and encourage member libraries to do the same. Review our hiring and recruiting practices to attract a more diverse workforce. Update policies to encourage BIPOC representatio...