Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Representation in Store Culture and Why It Matters

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Thursday, June 27, 2019 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
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Bookstores are important fixtures in every community. They serve as places to gather, to find and research new ideas, to explore new worlds, and to find refuge. But bookstores can also be intimidating for people who are underrepresented by the makeup of a store's staff That’s why it is important for a store to not only reflect its immediate community but also the larger community. In this session, HR leaders will share with attendees:

  • The importance of hiring a diverse staff
  • The impact a diverse staff has within the store and on the greater community
  • How to find great bookstore employee candidates outside your store’s community
Veronica Liu, Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria (New York, NY); Rio Cortez, The Schomburg Shop (New York, NY); Patricia Bucek, Vibrant Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA); Jeffrey Blair, Eyeseeme African American Children's Bookstore (University City, MO)

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American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. We feel honored to support them in their work.

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