TDL Community Slack

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Last updated: Nov 30, 2022
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ABOUT

WHAT | Texas Digital Library hosts the TDL Community Slack as a venue for communication between TDL members, staff, and friends. Slack is a platform for large group discussion and chat. The TDL Community Slack is intended as a space for informal discussion, sharing resources, and networking.

WHO | The TDL Community Slack is open to anyone. Participation is not restricted to TDL members, and we welcome anyone interested in digital libraries and archives.

WHERE | tdl-community.slack.com

  • Slack can be use either in a browser or desktop app.

HOW TO JOIN | To join the TDL Community Slack, click here. If you have any questions or need assistance, email info@tdl.org.

WHAT | Use the Community Slack for discussion related to digital libraries, library & archives work in general, and to get to know colleagues across the community. We have a number of channels dedicated to specific topics, and we are always open to creating new channels if there is a topic you’d like to discuss.

For technical support related to TDL services, please use the TDL Helpdesk or email support@tdl.org.

Note: messages in the TDL Community Slack, including in channels and direct messages, are only available for 90 days after posting.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The TDL Community Slack is governed by the TDL Code of Conduct. We expect all members in the Slack workspace to abide by the code of conduct. Violations may result in removal from the Community Slack.

TDL Commitment

The Texas Digital Library are committed to the presence and contributions of all persons regardless of age, culture, abilities, bodies, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, race, religion, or socioeconomic status. We believe that digital libraries and archives are developed and used by diverse participants, and that supporting the visibility of such diversity enhances the experiences of all stakeholders. As such, TDL values inclusiveness and the maintenance of a safe and accountable space for all participants at every event.

TDL is dedicated to providing an event experience that is free from all forms of harassment, and inclusive of all people. We know that the best problem-solving and critical thinking happens when people with a wide array of experiences and perspectives come together to work in comfort and safety as peers. 

Expectations of attendees

We therefore expect participants at all TDL events to help create thoughtful and respectful environments where that interaction can take place. 

We expect that participants will abide by our Community Agreement:

  • Participate in an authentic, constructive, and active way.

  • Exercise consideration and respect in speech and action.

  • Attempt collaboration before conflict.

  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.

  • Be mindful of your environment and of your fellow participants.

Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any conference participants, including in online environments, at all related events and in one-on-one communications carried out in the context of conference business.

Harassment includes: harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces including presentation slides; deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or  recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and  unwelcome sexual attention.

Adapted from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cbZQbXl_S7-Xnl7bmSNy0qwkDPYUUTH1/view and https://www.tdl.org/tdl-events/2020-tcdl/accessibility-and-inclusivity-information/. 

Reporting, Questions, and Suggestions

Contact info@tdl.org to report code of conduct violations, or with any questions or concerns. Your feedback is encouraged and critical to improving the event space for everyone. Submit your feedback anonymously using our Suggestion Box.

SLACK RESOURCES

To learn more about using Slack, please see these resources:

ABOUT TDL

Texas Digital Library is a consortium of library and archives professionals that propels the Academy forward by maintaining our past and preparing for the future. Membership in TDL is open to any library. Find out more by visiting https://www.tdl.org/members/membership/  or email us at info@tdl.org.