Research Central: Diversity

Research Central

Diversity

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According to U.S. federal anti-discrimination law, the following are considered protected classes, a characteristic of a person which cannot be targeted for discrimination:

Individual states may also create protected classes which are protected under state law.

The Library is committed to supporting and encouraging diversity by furthering understanding and appreciation of all cultures, races, beliefs, religions, sexual orientations, age and physical abilities via our diverse collection, programs and services.

Looking for information on diversity or inclusion in your community? The databases and websites linked below are a good starting place for general information as well as resources in the Dayton area.

Featured Database

AtoZ World Culture

Databases

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Library Events

Online Resources

African American Heritage

from ProQuest
Exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Access to Black Genesis and AfriGeneas is included.


Ancestry Library Edition

The most comprehensive, international genealogical information available online, with billions of indexed names in over 9,000 collections.
In-library access only.

AtoZ World Culture

from World Trade Press
The world's most comprehensive collection of country culture articles for 175 countries. Includes lesson plans!


AtoZ World Food

from World Trade Press
Food culture & recipes for 175 countries.


AtoZ World Travel

from World Trade Press
202 city travel guides around the world!
Available on mobile devices.

Fold3: History and Genealogy Archives

Digitized images in the fields of African American, Native American, and Revolutionary War histories, and more.


MyHeritage Library Edition

Birth, death, marriage, census, immigration, military and tombstone records, with more than 2 billion family tree profiles.


Transparent Language Online (TLO)

Over 100+ languages, TLO's learning system builds all four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Online account is required. Children under the age of 13 should have a parent or guardian open this account.


Local


Centerville-Washington Diversity Council
Celebrates and promotes an inclusive, diverse and welcoming community for people who live, work and worship in Centerville and Washington Township, Ohio.

The Greater Dayton LGBT Center
Website with local resources, calendar of events, local news, 24-hour info line, and more for members of the LGBT community in the Dayton and Miami Valley Area.

Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services
Provides information on services available in Montgomery County including employment services, early intervention services, family home services, waiver services, interim care, transportation assistance, and recreational programs.

NAACP - Dayton Ohio Unit
Includes information about monthly meetings, events and programs, committees, youth programs, and job and education assistance.

Welcome Dayton
Website that includes resources for immigrant integration and cultural diversity in the greater Dayton area. Includes links to community service agencies, information on visa and employment eligibility, links for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes in there area, and maps and statistics on the different immigrant communities within Dayton and Montgomery County.

Additional Links

Asia Pacific News
News from the Asia Pacific area via the Associate Press.

Black Voices
Site contains articles on related African-American current events, pop culture, fashion and beauty, and more.

DiversityInc
DiversityInc magazine's website that includes current news reports on different diversity topics, job search board and career center, best practices for incorporating diversity into the workplace, and an overview of the top 50 most diverse companies in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

GLBTQ Archive
Provides the largest encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer culture and history. While officially "closed," the archived source still provides a wealth of information on the topic.

Interfaith Calendar
Annual calendars for many world religions. Includes a short description, additional web links and dictionary of terms.

Latino Voices
Site contains articles on related Latino current events, pop culture, fashion and beauty, and more.

Ohio Diversity Council
Celebrates and promote an inclusive, diverse and welcoming community for people who live, work and worship in Ohio.

Queer Voices
Site contains articles on related LGBTQ current events, pop culture, fashion and beauty, and more.

Topic List

Books & More

Gale Reference eBooks: Diversity
Gale Reference eBooks: Multicultural Studies

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