The Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Collection
The Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Collection comprises books, films, and other resources that foster communication and discussion on diversity, inclusion, and belonging at HKS, and that represent and celebrate the multitude of identities and backgrounds that make up our vibrant community. It features texts that highlight the direct experiences – whether joyful, painful, or otherwise – of those who have faced systemic marginalization and oppression, historically and/or today; and it primarily focuses on literary nonfiction, memoirs, essays, as well as fiction.
The collection is driven primarily by input from members of the HKS community as well as key partners, such as the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (ODIB) and Institutional Antiracist and Accountability (IARA) initiative within the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation.
The DIB Collection is available for browsing online, in HOLLIS, and in-person in the HKS Library Commons.
LGBTQI+-focused topics represented in the collection include:
Featured LGBTQI+ Titles from the DIB Collection
Related HKS Faculty Publications
- HKS Policy Topic: Gender, Race, and IdentityRecent work by HKS researchers on issues related to the intersection of gender, race, class, etc. and public policy.
LGBTQI+ Programs, Initiatives, & Groups at HKS & Harvard
- Gender Action PortalFrom the HKS Women and Public Policy Program (WAPP). Research initiative that critically evaluates "policies, strategies, and organizational practices to advance gender equity."
- Gender Policy JournalHKS student journal that publishes interdisciplinary work on gender policy, gendered power dynamics, and gender-based systems of oppression.
- Harvard Gender and Sexuality Caucus (HGSC)Support group for LGBTQ+ Harvard alumni, students, faculty, and staff around the world.
- Harvard LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff (QERG)Harvard employee resource group that works to ensure that Harvard is a welcoming and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ employees.
- LGBTQ+ Resources from the Harvard Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB)Resources include events and opportunities; groups at Harvard College and Harvard graduate schools; groups for faculty, staff, and alumni; general Harvard organizations; and national resources.
- LGBTQ CaucusHKS student organization that supports LGBTQ students through community building, professional development, and campus-wide inclusion efforts.
- LGBTQ Policy JournalHKS student journal that publishes interdisciplinary work on policy and politics that impact the LGBTQ community.
- Office of BGLTQ Student LifeCentral resource for BGLTQ students at Harvard College. Offers internships, career resources, and support resources around Harvard.
- Out @ HarvardList of openly BGLTQ-identifying faculty, staff, and graduate students across Harvard who want to serve as a resource to undergraduate students. Maintained by the Office of BGLTQ Student Life.
Career Resources
Interested in pursuing a career in LGBTQI+ policy? Check out the HKS Office of Career Advancement to...
- Make an appointment with a career coach
- Search for relevant jobs and internships
- Attend a career event
- Polish your resume
(You must be an HKS affiliate to access this resource.)