Factors that matter in empathy leading to equity, include physical, mental, biological, well-being, etc., as highlighted in the following graphic: New book : Taher, M. (Ed.). (2022). Handbook of Research on the Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8363-0  Webinar series: conversation to unbox empathy, equity and diversity. Research on vulnerable people and digital inclusion: toward a ... by Marta Pérez-Escolar & Fernando Canet  Research on vulnerable people and digital inclusion: toward a consolidated taxonomical framework | SpringerLink 9 Community Engagement Ideas for Public Libraries During COVID-19.. by SUSANNE KIMBALL   9 Ways To Enhance Public Library Community Engagement (whofi.com) Browsing Area Book of the Week, April 9, 2012.  Shoes a-z  by Jonathan Walford .   Library Call Number: GT1130.W35 2010.  UW-Stout Library News: April 2012 Children’s Book on Em

Centre for Excellence on Empathy, Equity & Diversity (CEEED):  Webinar Series 2 Conversations on  ... role of libraries, archives, and museums (LAM). Full session  Video Welcome: Co-Host: Saima Qutab, University of Auckland Business School Guest Speaker: Osama Manzar, Digital Empowerment Foundation, India Keynote Speaker: Prof. Lesley Ann Gardner, University of Auckland Business School. New Zealand. Chair: Dr. Abdul Hameed Hathiyani, Ansaar Foundation, Toronto Panelists: Mages Periasamy, National Library Board, Singapore; Phyllis Williams, National Archives of Australia; Manohar Pawar, PhD, Charles Sturt University, NSW, Australia. Dr. Abdulhamid Hathiyani moderated, a very interesting exchange of ideas that took place between the panelists. highlights ; Video recording  of the panel session @ YouTube . Guest Speech,  Osama Manzar :  Digital divide is a constant challenge for the connected and unconnected society. In order to make empathy-based knowledge society it is im

Centre for Excellence on Empathy, Equity & Diversity (CEEED):  Webinar Series1. Press Release on Book Launch: The Role of Libraries in Social Justice and Civic Engagement: A Virtual Webinar & Book Launch on Jan 5, 2022 (EST) & Jan 27, 2022 (NZT). The  Handbook of Research on the Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities  explores the imperative need for equal access to essential literacy programs and community-led services. In his book, Dr. Mohammed Taher, Chief Information Officer of the Canadian Multifaith Federation, provides critical insight on the application of tools and techniques to achieve vital civic engagement. Read more    Conversations on  ... role of libraries, archives, and museums (LAM).    Video BOOK LAUNCH SPEECH by Leslie Weir, Librarian and Archivist of Canada, Library and Archives Canada. Stephen Abram introduced the Speaker. Stephen Abram is a librarian and principal with Lighthouse Consu

  Centre for Excellence on Empathy, Equity & Diversity (CEEED) CEEED’s Background : Our Centre for Excellence on Empathy, Equity & diversity (CEEED was established after the 5th Jan., 2022 Webinar, as a result of shared need and ideas to continue a conversation on digital inequalities, by Libraries, Archives, Museums (LAM). Empathy is to understand and also feel the experiences of others. In this turbulence-like situation, emotional distress awareness is needed to build a more empathetic and equitable workplace for everyone in LAM. Very well discussed this is under the respective captions by Katie Scherrer: Setting the Tone from the Top, Consider the Community, Consider Staff, Consider Administration and Leadership, Consider Yourself  (Scherrer, 2020).. Here it must be clarified: empathy is not equity; rather empathy is a path to equity. Vision: Achieve an empathetic, equitable and diverse society where everyone has equal and equitable opportunities. Mission: Encourage and