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We are delighted to announce that enhancements to collectionHQ’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) module are available now! This new functionality enables libraries to:

• Identify DEI material in weeding reports for Fiction and Non-Fiction.
• Analyze DEI material at the title level as well as by number of copies.
• Switch between counts and percentages by DEI topic to easily identify the proportion of your collection that is diverse.
• Ensure that the supply of DEI material is regularly evaluated by scheduling reminders in collectionHQ to monitor those collections.
• Grant selected users permission to exclude titles from the DEI Topics.

Contact your collectionHQ representative for more information about this exciting release.

We are delighted to announce the release of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Analysis to collectionHQ!

This exciting addition to the evidence-based toolset will empower libraries to:

• Discover DEI content in collections at a system wide and granular branch level.
• Monitor the supply of DEI material to address gaps.
• Analyze Fiction and Non-Fiction collections against industry accepted DEI Topics.
• Evaluate the representation of diverse populations in both print and digital collections.

“Healthy communities need access to inclusive library collections where people can find material that lets them see a reflection of themselves, offer a window to the world around them, and celebrate the differences that drive cultural, economic and social innovation,” said Amandeep Kochar, executive vice president and general manager of Baker & Taylor. “Yet creating and managing a collection that encompasses the wealth of human experiences can be complex and time consuming, which was our inspiration behind creating DEI Analysis.”