Library Services For Multicultural Patrons

Author : Carol Smallwood,Kim Becnel
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810887220

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Library Services for Multicultural Patrons by Carol Smallwood,Kim Becnel Pdf

Increasingly, libraries are struggling to deal with a growing diversity in the cultural background of their patrons. Problems arising from this cultural diversity afflict all library types--school, public and academic. Library Services for Multicultural Patrons is by and for all libraries that are striving to provide multicultural services to match the growing diversity in the cultural background of patrons. The book is designed to offer helpful tips and practical advice to academic, public, and school librarians who want to better serve the multicultural groups in their communities. The contributors to the book are themselves practicing librarians and they share creative ideas for welcoming multicultural patrons into libraries and strategies for serving them more effectively. Librarians will find in these chapters tried and true tips and techniques for marketing and promotion, improving reference services for speakers of English as a second language, and enhancing programming that they can easily implement in their own libraries and communities. The chapters are divided into the following categories for ease of access: 1) Getting Organized and Finding Partners, 2) Reaching Students, 3) Community Connections, 4) Applying Technology, 6) Outreach Initiatives, 6) Programming and Events, and 7) Reference Services. Librarians of all types will be pleased to discover easy-to-implement suggestions for collaborative efforts, many rich and diverse programming ideas, strategies for improving reference services and library instruction to speakers of English as a second language, marketing and promotional tips designed to welcome multicultural patrons into the library, and much more.

Author : Rosemary R. Dumont,Lois J. Buttlar,William A. Caynon
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1994-07-21
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015032101324

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Multiculturalism in Libraries by Rosemary R. Dumont,Lois J. Buttlar,William A. Caynon Pdf

The United States is increasingly faced with the challenge of absorbing new immigrant groups and creating a tolerance for a plurality of cultures. This work argues that, as plurality grows, libraries need to be truly representative of the pluralistic popul

Author : Anne Holmes,Derek Whitehead
Publisher : [London] : International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, Section on Library Services to Multicultural Populations
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Libraries
ISBN : 187066700X

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Multicultural Communities by Anne Holmes,Derek Whitehead Pdf

Author : Kelly Webster
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015073895537

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Library Services to Indigenous Populations by Kelly Webster Pdf

Kelly Webster, 20042005 president of the American Indian Library Association, has edited and annotated a comprehensive bibliography that addresses the library and information needs of indigenous people around the world. Produced in collaboration with six individuals noted for their commitment to serving indigenous people and for a passion to extend library service, Library Services to Indigenous Populations will be a vital resource to students of library and information studies, to librarians planning to establish and expand services, and to cultural anthropologists who recognize the value of preserving and sustaining the diversity of humankind.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1735 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781522539155

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Library Science and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Effective administration of libraries is a crucial part of delivering library services to the public. To develop and implement best practices, librarians must be aware and informed of the recent advances in library administration. Library Science and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on trends, techniques, and management of libraries and examines the benefits and challenges of library administration. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as digital libraries, information sciences, and academic libraries, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, practitioners, and librarians seeking current research on library science and administration.

Author : González, Katia
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781466699540

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Handbook of Research on Effective Communication in Culturally Diverse Classrooms by González, Katia Pdf

Meaningful interaction between teachers and students is crucial to any educational environment, and particularly so in intercultural settings. When educators take steps to incorporate culturally responsive teaching into their classrooms, student learning is enriched and improved. The Handbook of Research on Effective Communication in Culturally Diverse Classrooms focuses on the significance of cultural sensitivity toward diverse students and the importance of communication to increase the overall educational experience. Highlighting key concepts relating to curriculum design, teaching models, and critical pedagogies in transcultural classrooms, this book is a pivotal reference source for teachers, teacher educators, and researchers interested in the impact of intercultural communication in learning environments.

Author : Paul Kelsey,Sigrid Kelsey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780789024312

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Outreach Services in Academic and Special Libraries by Paul Kelsey,Sigrid Kelsey Pdf

Outreach Services in Academic and Special Libraries examines the creation and delivery of outreach programs designed to promote awareness of the library by meeting the information needs of underserved or uninformed patrons. This book contains the experiences of academic and special librarians who describe a wide array of successful outreach programs that are in place throughout the country. This valuable tool introduces professional librarians and library science students and faculty to current and highly innovative models of outreach services implemented in a variety of academic and special library settings.

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442243576

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Creative Management of Small Public Libraries in the 21st Century by Carol Smallwood Pdf

Creative Management of Small Public Libraries in the 21st Century isan anthology on small public libraries as centers of communities serving populations under 25,000 that make up most of the public library systems in the United States. A wide selection of topics was sought from contributors with varied backgrounds reflecting the diversity of small public libraries. The thirty-two chapters are arranged: Staff; Programming; Management; Technology; Networking; Fundraising; User Services and provide tools to lead a local public library with relevant and successful services. This volume shares a common sense approach to providing a small (in staff size or budget) but mighty (in impact and outcome) public library service. The contributors demonstrate that by turning the service delivery team outward to the community with enthusiasm and positive energy, it is possible to achieve significant results. Many chapters summarize best practices that can serve as checklists for the novice library director or as a review for the more seasoned manager working through new responsibilities. Chapters are tactical, focusing on specific issues for managers such as performance evaluations, effective programming, or e-reader services. Time management is crucial in a small or rural public library as well as the challenges associated with managing Friends and volunteers. While most public libraries do not have the resources to satisfy customer expectations for instant gratification, ultra-convenience and state-of-the-art technologies, The authors of this book details strategies and methods for providing top-notch customer service while moving beyond customer service to the creation of meaningful customer relationships. This volume makes an important contribution to the literature by reminding us that public libraries transform communities of every size. In fact, never before has the role of the public library been a more critical thread in the fabric of community life.

Author : Shannon D. Jones,Beverly Murphy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781538114407

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Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries by Shannon D. Jones,Beverly Murphy Pdf

The news and scholarly literature are replete with stories and articles describing the challenges that diverse individuals face in their local communities and workplaces. Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries: A Call to Action and Strategies for Success is arranged in three parts: Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter, Equipping the Library Staff, and Voices from the Field. This book tackles these issues head on and should appeal to a broad audience interested in diversity as it relates to libraries and librarianship, including professional librarians and paraprofessional library staff. Offering best practices strategies tempered by experiences and wisdom, this book will help libraries realize a high level of inclusion.

Author : Claire B. Joseph
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442281714

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The Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections by Claire B. Joseph Pdf

The Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections guides both library graduate school students and seasoned librarians from academic, health sciences, and public libraries, to develop, maintain, nurture, and advertise consumer health collections. This authoritative guide from the respected Medical Library Association covers all that is involved in developing a new consumer health library including: Conducting community needs assessments and forging community partnerships Concerns about physical space, computers, and materials Funding, budgeting, and staffing Privacy and confidentiality concerns Publicity and advertising This book guides both graduate library school students and seasoned librarians from all types of libraries—academic, health center, hospital, public, and school--to develop, maintain and nurture not only consumer health collections, but also community partnerships and outreach programs. Examples of librarians’ innovative and creative consumer health initiatives are included. Chapters include all that is involved in developing a consumer health collection including conducting community needs assessments; concerns about physical space, computers, and materials; budgeting, licensing, and staffing; privacy and confidentiality concerns; and community partnership and outreach.

Author : Working Group on Multicultural Library Services (Victoria). Standards Subcommittee,Library Council of Victoria
Publisher : Melbourne : The Group : The Council
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015011831586

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Standards for Multicultural Public Library Service by Working Group on Multicultural Library Services (Victoria). Standards Subcommittee,Library Council of Victoria Pdf

Author : International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Library Services to Multicultural Populations
Publisher : München [Germany] : K.G. Saur
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015028412420

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Multicultural Librarianship by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Library Services to Multicultural Populations Pdf

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838990032

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Librarians as Community Partners by Carol Smallwood Pdf

Including 66 focused snapshots of outreach in action, this resource reflects the creative solutions of librarians searching for new and innovative ways to build programs that meet customer needs while expanding the library’s scope into the community.

Author : Salvador Güereña
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000-06-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0786409118

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Library Services to Latinos by Salvador Güereña Pdf

This anthology of 17 professional readings provides effective strategies for serving Latinos in the library. These selected case studies focus on the organization and expansion of Spanish-language collections, meeting the demands of Latino children, eliminating cultural and linguistic barriers, and developments in electronic resources and the World Wide Web, among other topics. This work will help stimulate discussion about some of the pressing professional issues of relevance to Latino librarians, such as leadership development, outreach, recruitment and mentorship.

Author : Nicole A. Cooke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216102694

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Information Services to Diverse Populations by Nicole A. Cooke Pdf

Filling a gap in the existing library and information science literature, this book consolidates recent research and best practices to address the need for diversity and social justice in the training and education of LIS professionals. The development of cultural competency skills and social awareness benefits LIS students, their future employers, and the library profession at large—not to mention library customers and society as a whole. This textbook and comprehensive resource introduces students to the contexts and situations that promote the development of empathy and build cultural competence, examines the research in the areas of diversity and social justice in librarianship, explains how social responsibility is a foundational value of librarianship, and identifies potential employment and networking opportunities related to diversity and social justice in librarianship. A valuable book for students in graduate library and information science programs as well as LIS practitioners and researchers interested in knowing more about the topic of diversity in the profession, Information Services to Diverse Populations: Developing Culturally Competent Library Professionals addresses the political, social, economic, and technological divides among library patrons, covers transformative library services, and discusses outreach and services to diverse populations as well as how to evaluate such services, among many other topics. Appendices containing suggestions for exercises and assignments as well as lists of related library organizations and readings in related literature provide readers with additional resources.