Diversity and inclusion in libraries : a call to action and strategies for success

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"The news and scholarly literature are replete with stories and articles describing the challenges that diverse individuals face in their local communities and workplaces. Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries: A Call to Action and Strategies for Success is arranged in three parts: "Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter," "Equipping the Library Staff," and "Voices from the Field." The book tackles these issues head on. Offering best practices strateg...

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Diversity in the workplace United States

Libraries and minorities United States

Medical libraries United States Employees

Minorities in library science United States

Minority librarians United States

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Medical Library Association Books Medical Library Association books

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ISBN:

9781538114391
9781538114384

Description:

xviii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

From whence we came : a historical perspective / Janice M. Young and John L. Donovan
Overview of diversity and inclusion literature and research : 1970-2017 / Xan Y. Goodman
The changing face of librarianship / Carenado Davis and Tristan Ebron
Implicit bias and microaggressions in library and information sciences (LIS) / Nicole A. Cooke and Miriam E. Sweeney
Subversive librarianship as a strategy for social justice and activism / Rebecca Hankins
Leading a diverse and inclusive library / Cristina Dominguez Ramírez
Aligning the library's strategy with the parent organization / Gerald (Jerry) Perry, Jennifer Nichols, Cheryl Neal, Shawna Thompson, and Ping Situ
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce / Shannon D. Jones and Beverly Murphy
Developing cultural competency and sensitivity / Shaundra Walker
Professional development as a growth strategy / Placedia Miller and Tanika Martin
From recruitment to promotion : fostering the success of librarians from diverse populations / Alan R. Bailey
Inside the mind of the African-American male librarian / Carenado Davis, Tristan Ebron, and Carl Leak
Interpersonal relationships with minority women in leadership positions / kYmberly Keeton
Otherness, inclusion, and libraries / Sonia Alcantara-Antoine
An equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaint in progressive land library / An African-American Female in Middle Management
Disability and the library workplace / Katharine "JJ" Pionke
Say my name : transgender acceptance across campus / Amy Kautzman and Beth Lesen
Me, an academic librarian - never" : how one diversity program paved the way for a career in the profession / Annabelle V. Nuñez and Gina Macaluso
Creating a successful task group on diversity / Brenda Linares and Ene Belleh
A prescription for critical consciousness, courage, and cultural humility in cross cultural communications / Kenyon Railey

LCCN:

2019010814

Control Number:

2815393

Other Authors:

Jones, Shannon D., 1974- editor
Murphy, Beverly, 1957- editor

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