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Title:

Diversity and inclusion in libraries : a call to action and strategies for success / edited by Shannon D. Jones, Beverly Murphy.

Publisher:

Rowman & Littlefield,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

xviii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject:

Minorities in library science--United States.
Minority librarians--United States.
Diversity in the workplace--United States.
Libraries and minorities--United States.
Medical libraries--United States--Employees.
Libraries.
Libraries, Medical.
Cultural Diversity.
Minority Groups.
Librarians.
Library Science.
United States.
Diversity in the workplace.
Libraries and minorities.
Minorities in library science.
Minority librarians.
United States.

Other Authors:

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

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Part I. Why diversity and inclusion matter -- Part II. Equipping the library staff -- Part III. Voices from the field.

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.

Series:

Medical Library Association Books

ISBN:

1538114399
9781538114391
1538114380
9781538114384

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1090283845

LCCN:

2019010814

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)