Introduction: Citation justice, an emergent discourse in academia, addresses the systematic under-citation of women and people of colour across disciplines including the health sciences. This citation gap, reflecting structural biases rather than quality of work, has cumulative implications for career progression, grant acquisition, and decision-maker diversity in academia and healthcare. This presentation aims to delve into citation justice, review emerging efforts to reform citation practices, and suggest library strategies to mitigate these scholarly communication inequities.

Description: Citation practices significantly influence scholarly discourse, research, and education. Currently no robust framework exists for evaluating citation biases regarding author demographics. While computational analyses attempt to assess author diversity, they have limitations. There’s a growing movement among publishers to address these biases, including Citation Diversity Statements, and surveys on author race, ethnicity, and gender identity. Grass root efforts like databases of underrepresented researchers and campaigns such as “Cite Black Women” highlight the increasing commitment to address citation injustice.

Outcomes: Libraries have a proactive role in promoting citation justice through workshops, consultations, and research guides that incorporate discussions on citation biases and diversity. Addressing or reducing bias is essential in medical literature research. Integrating citation justice when teaching comprehensive searching, research impact, and publishing can lead to fostering a more inclusive scholarly environment.

Discussion: Addressing citation inequities requires a comprehensive approach. Libraries are key in advocating gender and racial balance in citations. By understanding the issues and sharing resources and strategies, libraries can champion citation justice, actively contributing to a more equitable scholarly communication framework.