MiALA 2026 Annual Conference

This presentation explores the TIES Center's ten dimensions of belonging: Present, Invited, Welcomed, Known, Accepted, Involved, Supported, Heard, Befriended, and Needed, providing a foundation to advance campus belonging initiatives. This presentation provides an introduction to belonging in higher education before going through the ten dimensions, connecting them to library work. With this inspiration jumpstart, participants will reflect and brainstorm applications to their own work. Sharing ideas with fellow attendees will foster connections and reinforce learning.

Learning Objective(s): Attendees of this session will 1) Understand belonging work within the context of higher education; 2) Name the ten dimensions of belonging; and 3) Connect dimensions of belonging to their work.