# Inclusive survey design: MCMLA's lessons learned from an inclusivity and climate assessment

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how the MCMLA implemented a survey to assess inclusivity and diversity within their organization.

## Contribution

The paper shares practical insights on designing an inclusive survey for organizational assessment.

## Key findings

- The MCMLA created a survey to evaluate membership diversity and organizational climate.
- The initiative was driven by a new leadership focus on D&I values and practices.

## Abstract

In Fall 2019, the Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MCMLA) welcomed a new incoming chair who outlined four priorities for their tenure including “adopting Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) values, policies, and practices in every aspect of the organization” [1]. These priorities led to the MCMLA Executive Committee approving the creation of the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Task Force. The task force created a survey to capture the makeup of the current MCMLA membership, as well as to assess the diversity climate of the organization.