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xviii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
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Medical Library Association Books |
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Medical Library Association books.
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| Bibliography |
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 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. |
| Summary |
"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 strategies tempered by experiences and wisdom, this book will help libraries realize a high level of inclusion" -- Back cover. |
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Minorities in library science -- United States.
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Minority librarians -- United States.
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Diversity in the workplace -- United States.
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Libraries and minorities -- United States.
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Medical libraries -- United States -- Employees.
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Library Services. (DNLM)D007999 |
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Minority Groups. (DNLM)D008913 |
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Cultural Diversity. (DNLM)D018864 |
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Library Administration. (DNLM)D007995 |
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United States. (DNLM)D014481 |
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Diversity in the workplace. (OCoLC)fst00895719
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Libraries and minorities. (OCoLC)fst00997539
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Minorities in library science. (OCoLC)fst01023273
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Minority librarians. (OCoLC)fst01023368
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Added Author |
Jones, Shannon D., 1974- editor.
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Murphy, Beverly, 1957- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781538114384 (hardcover) |
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1538114380 (hardcover) |
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9781538114391 (paperback) |
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1538114399 (paperback) |
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9781538114407 (electronic book) |
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