Overview

This book outlines issues surrounding diversity among students, faculty, and staff and how one urban university library is working to embrace and celebrate the diversity found in its building, on campus, and in the local community. This book illustrates how universities are uniquely situated to engage students in discussions about diversity and how academic libraries in particular can facilitate and ease these discussions. A Diversity Council and the projects and programs it has developed have been instrumental in this work and may serve as an inspiration and launch pad for other libraries. Diversity Programming and Outreach for Academic Libraries details anecdotal experiences, and provides practical suggestions for developing diversity programs and forming collaborations with other campus units, regardless of size, staff, or focus of the academic library.

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Author:   Kathleen Hanna ,  Mindy Cooper ,  Robin Crumrin (Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, USA)
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.350kg
ISBN:  

9781843346357

ISBN 10:   1843346354
Pages:   194
Publication Date:   24 June 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of figures and tables List of abbreviations About the authors Chapter 1: Introduction to diversity in academic libraries Abstract: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) IUPUI University Library Diversity in the academy Diversity in libraries Diversity outreach and programming in international academic libraries Chapter 2: Creating a Diversity Council Abstract: Call for diversity as a priority at IUPUI Development of the IUPUI University Library Diversity Council Chapter 3: Institutionalizing student involvement in library initiatives Abstract: Student advisory groups Challenges to forming a student advisory group Rationale behind the University Library Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Program Developing the Diversity Scholar Program Advertising the Program Evaluating the applications Hiring and training the Scholars Feedback from the Scholars Postponed Scholar outreach project to high school students Unexpected Scholar issues An embarrassment of riches Chapter 4: Examples of diversity programming and outreach Abstract: Diversity Scholar campus and community outreach Diversity Scholars’ library displays and exhibits Diversity Scholars’ online outreach Special programs developed by the Diversity Scholars Diversity Scholars and national outreach International outreach and the Diversity Scholars Additional project ideas Additional suggestions for outreach and programming Outreach Exhibits and digital collections Events Special collaborations Chapter 5: Building bridges: developing the International Newsroom Abstract: Indiana University’s call for diversity initiatives University Library’s proposal A second chance at the project Construction and furnishing of the International Newsroom Changes to the International Newsroom Future of the International Newsroom Chapter 6: Sharing the wealth: other library departments diversity initiatives Abstract: Increasing involvement throughout the library Using diverse digital collections to create community partnerships Special Collections and Archives: oral histories Tips and suggestions Chapter 7: Assessing programming and outreach Abstract: Importance of assessment Assessing the diversity of the library collection Evaluating use of the International Newsroom by observation and student surveys Results of the International Newsroom survey Obtaining faculty feedback about the International Newsroom Qualitative assessment Chapter 8: Challenges and opportunities to continued diversity initiatives Abstract: Current campus climate: opportunities to make a difference Diversity initiatives require administrative support Issues of bureaucratic red tape Ability to move quickly Lack of campus coordination Spreading our message Engaging students and staff Developing attractive activities and events Appendix A: IUPUI University Library Strategic Plan for Diversity 2007–2009 Appendix B: IUPUI University Library Diversity Council Charter Appendix C: University Library Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Supervisor Position Description Appendix D: IUPUI University Library Diversity Scholars Orientation Schedule Appendix E: IUPUI University Library Diversity Scholar Info Sheet Appendix F: University Library Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Program September 15, 2009 Appendix G: Sample from the online exhibit, IUPUI Neighborhood Project Appendix H: Pre-proposal for the IUPUI University Library International Newsroom Appendix I: International Reading Room and International News Sources Appendix J: International Reading Room and International News Sources September 3, 2009 Selected Bibliography Index

Reviews

. ..this book can stimulate ideas of how libraries of all types may contribute proactively to community outreach. <br>-The Australian Library Journal

Author Information

Kathleen A. Hanna is an Associate Librarian at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and currently serves as the University Library’s liaison to the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Purdue University and Masters of Information Science from Indiana University. Mindy M. Cooper is a Visiting Assistant Librarian at IUPUI University Library and serves as Reference Desk supervisor as well as liaison to the School of Journalism. She is currently chair of University Library’s Diversity Council and chair of the library’s Campus Outreach Group. Robin A. Crumrin is the Associate Dean of Collections and Information Access and Delivery at IUPUI University Library. She oversees four critical support teams: Access Services, Acquisitions, Bibliographic and Metadata Services, and Digital Libraries.

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