Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries: A Call to Action and Strategies for Success Contributor(s): Jones, Shannon D. (Editor), Murphy, Beverly (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1538114380 ISBN-13: 9781538114384 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $91.08 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Administration & Management |
Dewey: 023.9 |
LCCN: 2019010814 |
Series: Medical Library Association Books |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6" W x 9" (1.06 lbs) 210 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. This book tackles these issues head on and should appeal to a broad audience interested in diversity as it relates to libraries and librarianship, including professional librarians and paraprofessional library staff. Offering best practices strategies tempered by experiences and wisdom, this book will help libraries realize a high level of inclusion. |