Diversity and inclusion in libraries : a call to action and strategies for success
Shannon D. Jones (Editor), Beverly Murphy (Editor)
"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
Informational works
xviii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9781538114384, 9781538114391, 1538114380, 1538114399
1090283845
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IntroductionChris BourgPart 1: Why Diversity and Inclusion MatterChapter 1: From Whence We Came: A Historical PerspectiveJanice M. Young and John L. Donovan Chapter 2: Overview of Diversity and Inclusion Literature and Research: 1970-2017 Xan Y. GoodmanChapter 3: The Changing Face of LibrarianshipCarenado Davis and Tristan EbronChapter 4: Implicit Bias and Microaggressions in Library and Information Sciences (LIS)Nicole A. Cooke and Miriam E. SweeneyChapter 5: Subversive Librarianship as a Strategy for Social Justice and ActivismRebecca HankinsPart II: Equipping the Library StaffChapter 6: Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Library Cristina Dominguez RamírezChapter 7: Aligning the Library’s Strategy with the Parent OrganizationGerald (Jerry) Perry, Jennifer Nichols, Cheryl Neal, Shawna Thompson, and Ping SituChapter 8: Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce Shannon D. Jones and Beverly MurphyChapter 9: Developing Cultural Competency and SensitivityShaundra Walker Chapter 10: Professional Development As a Growth Strategy Placedia Miller and Tanika MartinPart III: Voices from the FieldChapter 11: From Recruitment to Promotion: Fostering the Success of Librarians from Diverse PopulationsAlan R. BaileyChapter 12: Inside the Mind of the African-American Male Librarian Carenado Davis, Tristan Ebron, and Carl Leak Chapter 13: Interpersonal Relationships with Minority Women in Leadership Positions kYmberly KeetonChapter 14: Otherness, Inclusion, and LibrariesSonia Alcantara-AntoineChapter 15: An Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Complaint in Progressive Land LibraryAn African-American Female in Middle ManagementChapter 16: Disability and the Library Workplace Katharine “JJ” Pionke Chapter 17: Say My Name: Transgender Acceptance Across CampusAmy Kautzman and Beth LesenChapter 18: Me, An Academic Librarian – Never”: How One Diversity Program Paved the Way for a Career in the Profession Annabelle V. Nuñez and Gina MacalusoChapter 19: Creating a Successful Task Group on Diversity Brenda Linares and Ene BellehChapter 20: A Prescription for Critical Consciousness, Courage, and Cultural Humility in Cross Cultural Communications Kenyon Railey