Imagining a climate of equity through a critical theory of love: Using CPAR to identify guiding principles that humanize library work

• Published in: The Journal of academic librarianship Vol. 46; no. 5; p. 102176
• Main Authors: Barnett, Rachel M., Witenstein, Matthew A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ann Arbor Elsevier Inc 01.09.2020; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Academic libraries; Academic library; Critical emotion studies; Critical Theory; Critical theory of love; Critical whiteness studies; Cultural competence; Employees; Equity; Focus Groups; Guiding principles; Library employees; Library Personnel; Workplace diversity; Critical whiteness studies; Guiding principles; Library employees; Critical emotion studies; Academic library; Critical theory of love

Diversity is a core value of the American Library Association and diversity standards including cultural competencies have been adopted by the Association of College and Research Libraries. Nevertheless, academic libraries still have obstacles to overcome to embody these principles. Minorities conti...