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1 – 3 of 3Claudia J. Gollop and Sandra Hughes-Hassell
This chapter argues that despite efforts to increase the diversity of the library and information science profession, little has changed in the last four decades.
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This chapter argues that despite efforts to increase the diversity of the library and information science profession, little has changed in the last four decades.
Methodology/approach
This chapter presents historical and current data on diversity within the profession and examples of initiatives to improve diversity in schools of library and information science.
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The chapter explores the ways in which the racial climate of the profession has impacted all of these efforts to improve diversity in the field.
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Diane L. Barlow and Paul T. Jaeger
This chapter introduces the roles and challenges of diversity and inclusion in library and information science, as well as the goals and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion…
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Purpose
This chapter introduces the roles and challenges of diversity and inclusion in library and information science, as well as the goals and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion such as the James Partridge Outstanding African American Information Professional Award.
Methodology/approach
This chapter begins with a brief review of the issues of race and other forms of diversity in the field and the importance of addressing them. After articulating the need for this volume, the chapter introduces the sections of the book: The James Partridge Award and Other Efforts in Higher Education; Equitable Service to All; Toward a More Inclusive and Supportive Profession; Intersections of Race and Other Forms of Diversity; and Conclusions.
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This chapter introduces a book that explores the historical and current issues related to diversity, inclusion, and equity in library and information science professions, professional organizations, institutions, education, and scholarship from a range of first-hand perspectives of winners of the James Partridge Award and other scholars and professionals.
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