Document Type
Article
Publication Title
C&RL News
Abstract
Librarians and information professionals cannot hide from bias: a prejudice for or against something, someone, or a group. As human beings, we all have biases. However, implicit biases are ones that affect us in an unconscious manner. Awareness of our implicit biases, and how they can affect our colleagues and work environment, is critical to promoting an inclusive work environment. Part one of this two-part article series will focus on implicit bias: what is implicit bias, how these biases affect the work environment, and best practices for reducing these biases within recruitment, hiring, and retention in the library workplace.
First Page
478
Last Page
485
Publication Date
10-2018
Recommended Citation
Shamika Dalton and Michele A.L. Villagran. "Minimizing and Addressing Implicit Bias in the Workplace: Be Proactive, Part One" C&RL News Vol. 79 Iss. 9 (2018) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/shamika-dalton/8/