Knowledge River is a national exemplar in library and information science education, reflecting and serving BIPOC communities through intentional teaching, research and service. The program focuses on discussion and action to improve services for BIPOC communities in libraries, archives, museums and other information environments.

Historically rooted in groundbreaking, historic initiatives for the advancement of Latino and Indigenous librarianship, Knowledge River continues to grow, reflect and support intersectional identities in information science. Our vision includes a rich diversity of BIPOC communities.

As we celebrate 20 years, current KR scholars and alumni contribute to the future of the program, and the impact of KR on cultural heritage institutions and information environments.

• Focus on ethnic and cultural awareness and respect as a core goal for the College of Information Science and College of Information Science constituencies with Knowledge River as the flagship of this effort.
• Recruit an annual cohort of Knowledge River Scholars from BIPOC communities to increase ethnics and cultural diversity in the field and in field services.
• Expand diversity curriculum development within library and information science education and service.
• Increase emphasis on BIPOC faculty and research, including connections with relevant campus departments.
• Extend focus on library and community outreach, through service assistantships and other means.
• Increase cultural awareness, respect and fluency among all.
• Engage past cohorts to build support for Knowledge River scholars and to further the goals of Knowledge River.
• Inform the library and information science field in the needs, issues and impact of diversity through research and public information.