The Bentley Historical Library is committed to representing an array of perspectives in its collections, programs, and engagements. We fully and eagerly support the University’s work to directly connect academic excellence with diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Here you will find the Bentley’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 1.0 Strategic Plan, which was prepared in conjunction with university-wide efforts, as well as the plan’s summary report from September 2022.

The Bentley has created their follow-up DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan, which outlines specific initiatives by staff, including training sessions, lectures, presentations, and exhibits. The follow-up plan has been updated with a brief summary of DEI 2.0 Year 1 activities and updates for Year 2.

We are continuing dialogue about these initiatives, and we encourage anyone who would like more information on the Bentley’s plan to contact us at bentley-dei@umich.edu.