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