[Libs-Or] Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity

Fri Jan 22 12:20:20 PST 2021

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you for your update. This is good news indeed!

Kate Lasky

On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 8:41 AM PATTERSON Jennifer L * SLO via Libs-Or <
libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> Back in October, I shared information regarding President Trump’s Executive
> Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
> <https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-combating-race-sex-stereotyping/>
> (see original message below). We were monitoring this executive order
> because we receive federal grant funding through IMLS used for statewide
> library services as well as grants to the library community, and this could
> have resulted in limitations on using federal grant funding to support
> anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives and projects.
>
>
>
> On January 20th, President Biden issued Executive Order On Advancing
> Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal
> Government
> <https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-advancing-racial-equity-and-support-for-underserved-communities-through-the-federal-government/>.
> Section 10 of this new executive order revokes the previous Executive Order
> on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.
>
>
>
> IMLS had not yet implemented any changes to how the federal grant funding
> they distribute to state libraries could be utilized in response to the
> previous executive order, and with this new executive order, the State
> Library can continue forward with equity, diversity, inclusion, and
> anti-racism initiatives and projects as planned with confidence.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Jennifer
>
>
>
> *Jennifer Patterson*
>
> State Librarian
>
> Pronouns: she/her/hers
>
> jennifer.l.patterson at slo.oregon.gov
>
> Office: 503-378-4367 | Cell: 971-375-2713
>
> www.oregon.gov/library
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>
>
>
> *From:* Jennifer Patterson
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 20, 2020 5:30 PM
> *To:* Libs-or <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
>
>
>
> Dear colleagues,
>
> You may be aware that the White House issued an Executive Order on
> Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
> <https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-combating-race-sex-stereotyping/>
> on September 22. Section 5 of this executive order pertains to federal
> grants and notes that federal agencies shall review their grant programs
> and
>
>
>
> “identify programs for which the agency may, as a condition of receiving
> such a grant, require the recipient to certify that it will not use Federal
> funds to promote the concepts that (a) one race or sex is inherently
> superior to another race or sex; (b) an individual, by virtue of his or her
> race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether
> consciously or unconsciously; (c) an individual should be discriminated
> against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her
> race or sex; (d) members of one race or sex cannot and should not attempt
> to treat others without respect to race or sex; (e) an individual’s moral
> character is necessarily determined by his or her race or sex; (f) an
> individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, bears responsibility for
> actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex; (g)
> any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of
> psychological distress on account of his or her race or sex; or (h)
> meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist or sexist, or
> were created by a particular race to oppress another race.”
>
>
>
> The State Library of Oregon receives federal grant funds from the
> Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that are used for statewide
> library services as well as grants to the library community. We have been
> in contact with IMLS and they are reviewing the executive order with their
> legal team to determine how this executive order may impact the usage of
> federal grant funds they distribute. IMLS will be providing the State
> Library with an update when they have more information about whether this
> executive order will result in any limitations on state library agencies
> using federal grant funding distributed by IMLS to support equity,
> diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives and projects. At this
> time, the State Library is continuing work as planned on our initiatives to
> promote equity and anti-racism.
>
>
>
> The State Library remains committed to advancing anti-racist practices and
> policies and integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into
> our daily work and decision-making. We will continue to provide
> opportunities for our staff to deepen their understanding of these issues,
> and are committed to providing resources and support to local libraries
> throughout Oregon to do the same. Libraries are uniquely positioned to
> fight inequity and racism through free and open access to resources,
> programs, and services and it’s critical that library staff are empowered
> with the training and development needed to reach marginalized and
> oppressed communities, create welcoming and inclusive environments, and
> respond to community needs.
>
>
>
> We will provide an update when we have additional information about any
> impacts on how the federal funding we receive can be utilized. In the
> meantime, please feel free to contact me with any questions.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Jennifer
>
>
>
>
>
> *Jennifer Patterson*
>
> State Librarian
>
> Pronouns: she/her/hers
>
> jennifer.l.patterson at state.or.us
>
> Office: 503-378-4367 | Cell: 971-375-2713
>
> www.oregon.gov/library
>
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>
>
> [image: Title: State Library of Oregon]
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>
>

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