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Muslim Representation in Libraries: Diversity, Equity & Authentic Community Voices.

Summary In this conversation, Khalisah Harris and Carol Nicol discuss the importance of Muslim representation in libraries, the challenges faced in accurately representing diverse voices, and the need for authentic narratives in literature. They examine the role of online resources, barriers to acquiring diverse literature, and strategies to promote inclusion and equity in library collections. The discussion emphasizes librarians' responsibility to engage with and uplift diverse voices, while also highlighting gaps in representation and the importance of cultural awareness. Takeaways *Muslims are often better represented in children's literature than in adult literature. *Researching before engaging with different cultures shows respect and interest. *Libraries have a responsibility to include diverse voices in their collections. *The top five publishers are making efforts to diversify their offerings. *Cultural audits can help identify gaps in library collections. *Authentic Muslim narratives are often missing from mainstream literature. *Published works by Muslim authors face barriers in libraries. *Online resources can be unbalanced in their representation of Muslims. *Community engagement is key to promoting Muslim voices in libraries. *Librarians should be proactive in learning about different cultures. #IslamicLibraryAssociation #MuslimRepresentation #IslamInLibraries #LibraryEquity #DiversityInLibraries #CulturalInclusion #InclusiveCollections #AuthenticVoices #CommunityEngagement #LibraryProfession #DEIinLibraries #InformationLiteracy #EquitableAccess #LibraryAdvocacy #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibraries #RepresentationMatters #IslamicLiterature #LibraryLeadership #CulturalCompetency #InclusiveEducation #BookDiversity #LibrariesForAll