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Title:
Underserved patrons in university libraries : assisting students facing trauma, abuse, and discrimination / Julia C. Skinner and Melissa Gross, editors ; foreword by Nicole A. Cooke.
Publisher:
Libraries Unlimitedan imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
xviii, 204 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject:
Academic libraries--United States.
Public services (Libraries)--United States.
Academic libraries--Services to people with disabilities--United States.
Academic libraries--United States--Services to minorites.
Academic libraries--Services to adult college students--United States.
Academic libraries.
Academic libraries--Services to adult college students.
Academic libraries--Services to people with disabilities.
Public services (Libraries)
United States.
Other Authors:
Skinner, Julia (Julia C.), editor.
Gross, Melissa, editor.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
"Have the Library Brought to You": Embedded Librarianship as Intentional Strategy to Support Underserved Patrons / Lorin K. Jackson -- ESL Club Newsletter Contributes to Inclusiveness on Campus / Phillip Fitzsimmons and April K. Miller -- (Re)Connecting Adult Students to the Community College Library: Developing a Social Justice and Equity-Oriented Liaising Program to Support Returning Adult Students / Amanda Roper, Andrea Kinkaid, and Andy Foskey -- The Ivory Tower's Gray Library: Evaluating Services for Older Adult Students in Academic Libraries / Joseph Winberry and Bharat Mehra -- Supporting Veterans and Military-Affiliated Families in an Academic Library / Michelle Shea -- Academic Librarian Engagement against Campus Sexual Violence / Jinxuan Ma and Lynne Stahl -- Bringing Trauma-Informed Practices to Underserved Patrons at University Libraries / Monte-Angel Richardson, Stephanie Rosen, Marna M. Clowney-Robinson, and Danica San Juan -- Assisting Students Attending School After or During a Period of Incarceration / Bobbie Bushman and Dale Monobe -- Academic Libraries Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness and Housing and Basic Needs Insecurity / Vikki C. Terrile -- Academic Library Services and Communication with Patrons with Communication Disorders / Brady D. Lund -- Information Services for Students with Anxiety Disorders and Depression / Angel Sloss -- Secrecy, Avoidance, Shame, and Misunderstanding: Where University Libraries Are Struggling to Support Mentally Ill Students and Opportunities for Change / Abigail L. Phillips -- How Interpersonal Violence Impacts Our Patrons, Our Library, Our Campus / Racine L. Amos -- Conclusion: Beyond Theory and Practice: New Directions for Research and Service / Julia C. Skinner and Melissa Gross.
Summary:
"This practical and research-based volume focuses on how libraries can meet the needs of underserved patrons in college and university libraries, with an emphasis on those facing trauma, abuse, and discrimination"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1440870411
9781440870415
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1164825828
LCCN:
2020020565
Locations:
IAOX771 -- State Library of Iowa (Des Moines)

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