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The Library supports Birmingham City University’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and we strive to make the resources available to you more inclusive. We are especially interested in recommendations for inclusive material. Examples of inclusive material include items authored / created by or about an underrepresented and marginalised group identified by, for example, disability, LGBTQ+, Global Majority, working class background, neurodiversity, gender etc. Your inclusive suggestions will be shared on the Your Choice @BCULibrary Reading List Online.

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