Submit Harmful Language Report
Submit a Report
To submit a harmful language report, you must fill the harmful language reporting form (video demonstration, 1:25).
The Harmful Language Reporting form is embedded in the "Links" section of participating California Community College OneSearch library catalogs. Links are typically found at the end of the book, ebook, journal article, or other resource record details page.
You may also access the harmful language reporting form using the button below, and gather details from your California Community College library OneSearch catalog to fill the form fields as needed. Go to your library website and search the library catalog, then fill the requested form fields.
If you need assistance searching your college library catalog, please contact the reference desk or a librarian at your college. You do not have to disclose to them that you are planning to submit a harmful language report.
Definition of a Harmful Term
"Within the context of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, a harmful term is a word, term, or phrase that is dehumanizing, stigmatizing, or historically demeaning to members of marginalized groups or socioculturally inappropriate when it is a term co-opted by members not belonging to a specific marginalized group. This may include words or phrases containing racist, sexist, white supremacist, ableist, classist, transphobic, body shaming, or homophobic language or depictions." (LSP Governance Committee, Agenda Item 3.2, August 3, 2023, p. 23)