The books listed in this guide are just a small sample of titles that can be found in either Parks Library or the Vet Med Library. Many are available as an e-book. The titles on this page explore diversity, equity, and inclusion issues as they relate to veterinary medicine and human medical practice and research. Some are autobiographical and others look at historical patterns of racism in medicine.
For more comprehensive lists of DEI books, check out the DEI Online Exhibits guide for books that explore many more topics.
A small selection of titles from the ISU Library collections. Click on the links to access the e-books. Want to add other titles to this list? Contact your Vet Med Librarian!
Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine by 
Chronicles of Faith: The Autobiography of Frederick D. Patterson by 
The Legacy: A History of the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine by 
Black Man in Veterinary Medicine by 
Black Man in a White Coat by 
Diversity and Inclusion in Quality Patient Care by 
Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care by 
Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origin of American Gynecology by 
The library's collections and services are available to all ISU students, faculty, and staff and Parks Library is open to the public.
