Date and time: Friday, May 2, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Note that presentations will be recorded but the Q&A will not.
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries’ Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group (CARL EDIWG) is pleased to announce the third in a series of planned webinars on inclusive collections.
Canadian research libraries are actively engaged in the ongoing process of decolonizing their collections, cultivating inclusive libraries, and adopting equitable and inclusive practices that aim to amplify and leverage the voices of marginalized and underrepresented communities in Canada. Through the Inclusive Collections webinar series, the CARL EDIWG aims to facilitate conversations, provide practical insights, and foster the exchange of policies and strategies that promote diverse collections.
In this 60-minute session, join librarians Trevor Deck and James Mason as they share conclusions from their research comparing the diversity of streaming media collections as compared to the physical counterparts held in academic libraries. They ask, first, whether the shift away from collecting physical media may also be a shift away from including diverse perspectives in film collections; and second, if we have the data to draw a measurable and demonstrable conclusion. Exploring the potentials and limitations of utilizing large data sources including catalogue metadata and online open sources of data such as Wikidata, they attempt to understand the diversity represented in the collections and to better inform collection practices.
There will be time for questions and discussion at the end. This will be a collaborative future-forward conversation, so please bring your own questions and/or proposed solutions.
In addition to being subject to the CARL Code of Conduct, CARL asks all participants, panelists and organizers to be respectful of what is being shared and in how they ask questions.
In the interest of accessibility, simultaneous translation and captions will be available throughout the session. Additional accommodation requests can also be emailed to Julie Morin, Senior Program Officer at CARL ().
Speaker Bios
Trevor Deck
Trevor Deck is the Music & Film Collections Management Librarian at the University of Toronto, where he oversees collection development for music and film materials in all formats. With a background in philosophy, film studies, and music composition, he brings a thoughtful and interdisciplinary approach to librarianship. Trevor has worked extensively in collection management, licensing, and digital resource development, with a particular focus on streaming media and access to audiovisual materials in academic settings. He is an active member of professional organizations and has contributed to numerous initiatives aimed at improving access to music and film collections. Passionate about collaboration and knowledge-sharing, Trevor is committed to supporting students, faculty, and fellow librarians in navigating the evolving landscape of media resources in libraries.
James Mason
James Mason is the Metadata and Digital Initiatives Librarian at the University of Toronto. He is currently focused on research at the intersection of art and technology, with a particular interest in how libraries can support technology-driven research. His current interests also include metadata workflows and data analysis.
