ABOUT FLID

An SIS Diversity Initiative

Future Librarians for Inclusivity and Diversity (FLID) provides a safe space for future Information Science professionals to gain a better understanding of diversity within the profession and underserved populations in preparation for working with individuals from these groups.

The purpose shall be effectuated through:

Exposing SIS students to diverse cultures, lifestyles, and physical abilities by promoting and organizing both on-campus events and off-campus events and excursions.
Organizing extracurricular educational opportunities for SIS students. (i.e. teach-ins, workshops, lectures, etc.)
Holding regular discussion forums for SIS students to respectfully exchange ideas about diversity and inclusion issues in the information field.
Promoting awareness of the information sciences profession among underrepresented group

FLID Officers

Camille Moore

she/they

President

Amie Fuentes

she/her

Vice President

Luke Kurfess

he/him

Social Media Coordinator

Kayla Warr

she/they

Secretary