Librarians serving diverse populations : challenges and opportunities / by Lori Mestre.

Author/creator Mestre, Lori
Other author Association of College and Research Libraries.
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago : Association of College and Research Libraries, 2010.
Descriptionxviii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Multicultural services librarians--Education (Continuing education).
Multicultural services librarians--Employment.
Libraries and minorities.
Libraries and people with disabilities.
Library science--Vocational guidance.
Multicultural services librarians--Education (Continuing education). --United States.
Multicultural services librarians--Employment. --United States.
Libraries and minorities--United States.
Libraries and people with disabilities--United States.
Library science--Vocational guidance. --United States.
Multiculturalism.

SeriesACRL publications in librarianship ; no. 62
ACRL publications in librarianship ; no. 62. ^A52843
Contents Who are multicultural librarians? -- Job preparation for librarians working with diverse cultures -- Hiring challenges -- The realities of this position -- Getting started -- Organization and management of multicultural services -- Staff training and library orientation programs -- Library school curriculum reform and diversity -- Next steps: how to strengthen diversity efforts -- Resources.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009047658
ISBN9780838985120 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0838985122 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks Z682.4.M85 M47 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold