Walking Together: An Investigation of Indigenous Students’ Relationship to the Academic Library

Libraries have begun to acknowledge gaps in knowledge, sensitivity, and cultural understanding. In response to their responsibiliy to Indigenous patrons, a team at the University of Toronto carried out a research project asking Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students to share their perceptions of the University of Toronto Libraries. Panelists will discuss the insights shared by Indigenous students for an ideal library and will reflect upon actionable steps academic libraries can take to develop programs to fill gaps in service to Indigenous students.