Librarians Serving Diverse Populations

Librarians Serving Diverse Populations
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Publisher : Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
Total Pages : 233
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ISBN-10 : 9780838985120
ISBN-13 : 0838985122
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Book Synopsis Librarians Serving Diverse Populations by : Lori Mestre

Download or read book Librarians Serving Diverse Populations written by Lori Mestre and published by Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr. This book was released on 2010 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A qualitative and quantitative assessment and research study of the paths and experiences of librarians whose duties include serving diverse cultures. Through surveys, interviews, and evaluation of documents, the author explores issues and challenges raised by the results of the research study. Mestre provides recommendations for improvements to curricula and training at Library Schools, for libraries seeking someone to fill positions such as diversity librarian positions, for follow-up training and support after librarians are hired and for how to strengthen diversity efforts. Also included are two chapters that provide guidance for getting started as a liaison for diversity and cross-cultural efforts in academic libraries. This book is the first such research study in academic librarianship.


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