Journal Article: The Importance of Inclusive and Balanced Collections in Libraries and Archives
The article linked below was recently published by Insights.
Title
The Importance of Inclusive and Balanced Collections in Libraries and Archives
Author
Gali Halevi
CLOCKSS
Source
Insights
Vol. 38, 2025
DOI: 10.1629/uksg.701
Abstract
This article examines the differences in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts between library collection development and archival practices, highlighting the unique challenges faced by archives, including dark archives, in achieving inclusive and balanced collections. The article also includes a case study describing the coverage audit performed by CLOCKSS in order to uncover areas where further development is needed in order to advance DEI in its archiving practices.
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Filed under: Archives and Special Collections, Libraries, News
About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.
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