Librarians Serving Diverse Populations: Challenges & Opportunities

Lori Mestre

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Abstract

Librarians Serving Diverse Populations (PIL #62) is 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.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Place of PublicationChicago
PublisherAssociation of College and Research Libraries
Number of pages232
ISBN (Print)9780838985120
StatePublished - 2010

Publication series

NameACRL Publications in Librarianship
No.62

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