UVic Libraries and the Equity and Diversity Office have joined forces to create a human library in which the “books” are human beings. Human library “books” are people who are often confronted with prejudices and stereotypes. Readers can “borrow” them for a personal conversation—a chance to peel away layers of assumption and bias and make a connection with the dynamic person instead of a static label. UVic’s event will involve staff, students, faculty and community members who are willing to volunteer as human “books” by making themselves available in the McPherson Library for conversations with readers Oct. 27 and 28 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Volunteers can still take part by contacting UVic Libraries by October 8 humanlib@uvic.ca. The world’s first Human Library was held 10 years ago at a music festival in Denmark and organized by a Danish youth organization called Stop the Violence.