***Call for ARCS Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Task Force Members***
ARCS desires to create and nurture a culture of inclusion to ensure the ARCS community reflects the diverse identities and experiences of its members. The charge of the new Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Task Force is to examine and broaden representation of ARCS.    

Tasks and activities include, but are not limited to:
-Explore and define ARCS mission to promote diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
-Identify policies and procedures in cultivating and retaining a diverse membership.  
-Identifying funding sources to help in the promotion of diverse membership and allow for accessibility.

Please nominate a colleague, regardless of ARCS membership status, who you believe would be an energetic, knowledgeable, and engaged part of our active discussion. Self-nominations are encouraged.

Send contact information, a resume, and a statement of interest from the nominee to the Nominations Committee via the Vice President at [log in to unmask] using “ARCS IDEA TASK FORCE” as the subject line. Deadline for recommendations is July 31, 2020.

***#ARCSchat July 10, 2020 Recap***
#ARCSchat returned July 10, 2020 for one more episode before a brief summer hiatus. Join us as we recap the events of this past year and introduce our new ARCS leadership, President Toni Kiser and Vice president Samantha Forsko.

https://youtu.be/TiLhnhMO99c

***#backtocollections***
Is your institution or collections planning to or already opened back up to the public? If so, share some stories (and pictures if possible!) on your instagram or twitter accounts tagging @arcs4all and using the #backtocollections hashtag!

https://www.instagram.com/arcs4all/
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