Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries: A Call to Action And Strategies for Success

摘要

Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries is not just a how-to guide to implement diversity initiatives in libraries; it is also a why-to guide. The volume comprises 20 chapters authored by leaders and practitioners from across the spectrum of librarianship. Organized into 3 sections - "Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter," "Equipping the Library Staff," and "Voices from the Field." - it investigates the foundations of the profession's relationship to diversity, describes the current understanding of best practices, and offers insight from librarians of diverse backgrounds who are engaged in the struggle for professional and personal inclusion. Most chapters offer advice for implementing diversity initiatives in organizations that range from receptive to recalcitrant. Other chapters give voice to the experiences of those who endure intolerance and bigotry in librarianship, telling us why libraries must take on such initiatives. The volume offers a detailed index of the topics addressed, making it easy to identify those chapters which contribute to an ongoing conversation you may already have in your organization.