Abstract: Representation of diverse populations in any space is something the many libraries struggle to find their footing in. Getting prospective students into library programs has long been about who has the know how to get into a program. This article looks to analyze how existing issues can be looked at and combated through new initiatives to make it possible for libraries to become more diverse, while also looking at the issues that libraries face when it comes to diversity. While also exploring why library and information science programs struggle to bring in students from diverse backgrounds. Keywords : Diversity, Inclusion, BIPOC, libraries, academic libraries, library and information science, library workers, librarians. Introduction: Libraries have always been known as a place where those who enter could get all of the information they need, they’ve evolved over the years to include technology resources, movies, music, and other things. The one area in which lib...