{"id":77,"date":"2024-11-07T13:46:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T18:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bclaconnect.ca\/arc\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2026-10-28T15:42:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T19:42:52","slug":"anti-racism-committee-community-agreements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bclaconnect.ca\/arc\/anti-racism-committee-community-agreements\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-racism Committee Community Agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The following ways of working together were established by the Committee in October 2024, and updated October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Confidentiality is our default.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What happens in this space stays in this space and is not shared, unless we all agree it can be shared.<\/li>\n<li>Members should seek permission before sharing personal stories outside the group.<\/li>\n<li>When sharing, we anonymize details but recognize that the library world is small, and anonymizing is not enough without agreement to share.<\/li>\n<li>We flag when we are not open to what we are saying being shared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>We assume positive intention when others speak.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We give each other space to finish speaking and don\u2019t expect polished perfect speech.<\/li>\n<li>We don\u2019t reject views that may differ from ours but allow different views to enhance and increase our own perspective on the topic.<\/li>\n<li>We practice attentive, active listening.<\/li>\n<li>We ask questions with a willingness to learn.<\/li>\n<li>We <a href=\"https:\/\/bclaconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/calling_in_and_calling_out_guide_v4.pdf\">call each other in rather than calling each other out.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>We approach one another with curiosity while recognizing that good intentions do not erase harm. When harm occurs, we listen, take responsibility, and work toward repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>We are <\/strong><strong>conscious of our privilege, positionality, and intersectionality, and ensure that <\/strong><strong>we<\/strong><strong> leave space for others who may have lived experience of oppression.\u00a0 See <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bclaconnect.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wheel-privilege-power.pdf\">wheel of power.<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We use language that helps when our view differs &#8211; such as:\u00a0\u201cAnother way I think about this is \u2026\u201d rather than to say, for example, \u201cI disagree &#8230;\u201d<\/li>\n<li>There is no need to reject one opinion to make room for yours. Think about the difference between \u201cI hear you, but \u2026\u201d and \u201cI hear you, and &#8230;\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Neither our disagreement nor our agreement is required for another person\u2019s contribution to be valuable or valued.<\/li>\n<li>We acknowledge that we all have different experiences, educations, and value systems that are valid.<\/li>\n<li>We challenge ideas, not people.<\/li>\n<li>We acknowledge discomfort and emotions are often a part of difficult work.<\/li>\n<li>We don\u2019t have to bring our whole self \u2013 you can share what you wish, and we believe and trust each other in what we choose to share.<\/li>\n<li>We do not require anyone to disclose identity, trauma, or personal experiences to validate a point.<\/li>\n<li>We support different communication styles and access needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>We have a process for dealing with conflict or harm if someone is not comfortable bringing it up in the meeting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to one of the committee co-chairs, if the issue is with the co-chairs, then go to the BCLA Executive Director.<\/li>\n<li>When an issue is brought forward, the co-chairs will approach dealing with it in alignment with the community agreements, particularly the section \u201c<strong>We assume positive intention when others speak.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If anyone on the committee feels an issue has gone beyond our ability to resolve it as a group, the BCLA Executive Director can bring in a consultant and\/or person with expertise, to support us to resolve and move forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>We make decisions by consensus.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Everyone needs a chance to be heard.<\/li>\n<li>Everyone needs to be able to live with any decision made. We poll the group so people can express their level of agreement and we can explore and discuss areas of discomfort and disagreement. Levels of agreement will be defined at the meeting relative to the issue.<\/li>\n<li>We do our best to get to consensus. If we cannot reach consensus, we will try to find ways to be transparent about areas of disagreement or areas of tension related to important decisions when communicating out to the BCLA Board and broader library community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The role of the co-chairs is to ensure<\/strong><strong> all committee members have the opportunity to express opinions and be heard, supporting an accountable environment that promotes sharing and listening, and ensuring that community agreements are upheld.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We\u2019ll remember that we are important as individuals and doing our best, and the work is important but is not ours alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We acknowledge this work takes time, and we will not rush just for the sake of completing tasks. <\/strong><strong>We set realistic timelines, share responsibilities, and follow through on commitments while respecting each member\u2019s capacity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We are willing to revisit these agreements and respond to emerging needs of the Committee. We revisit these agreements at the beginning of each term, ensuring <\/strong><strong>all members, including those joining mid-term, have reviewed them.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following ways of working together were established by the Committee in October 2024, and updated October 23, 2026. Confidentiality is our default. What happens in this space stays in this space and is not shared, unless we all agree it can be shared. Members should seek permission before sharing personal stories outside the group. 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