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Title:
Social justice and activism in libraries : essays on diversity and change / edited by Su Epstein, Carol Smallwood, and Vera Gubnitskaia ; foreword by Wanda Kay Brown.
Publisher:
McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
vii, 220 pages ; 26 cm
Subject:
Libraries and society.
Libraries and community.
Libraries--Social aspects.
Libraries and minorities.
Social justice.
Libraries--United States--Case studies.
Libraries.
Libraries and community.
Libraries and minorities.
Libraries and society.
Libraries--Social aspects.
Social justice.
United States.
Case studies.
Other Authors:
Epstein, Su, editor.
Smallwood, Carol, 1939- editor.
Gubnitskaia, Vera, 1960- editor.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Part I. Bringing underrepresentation to the forefront -- Part II. Establishing partnerships -- Part III. Building communities -- Part IV. Administering with diversity -- Part V. Supporting activism -- Part VI. Generating programming -- Part VII. Expanding teaching.
Summary:
"Experienced librarians offer ideas and guidance in seeking new creative paths, working to support change in library organizations and reexamining principles that may be taken for granted. Theoretical foundations are discussed, along with practical ideas such as the creation a book groups for the intellectually disabled and partnership with social workers or advocates for employees with disabilities"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1476672032
9781476672038
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1049791314
LCCN:
2019010927
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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