Diversity and inclusion in libraries: a call for action and strategies for success

Among the wealth of topics that the book covers, what stood out for me includes the ever-evolving definitions of terms commonly used in connection with D & I; the significance of diversity; the gap between ideals and practice; librarianship as an evolving profession in need of more diversity and...

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Published inThe Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association = Journal de l'Association des Bibliothèques de la Santé du Canada Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 67 - 68
Main Author Mollel, Obianuju
Format Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published Thunder Bay Canadian Health Libraries Association 01.01.2020
Subjects
Collaboration
Knowledge management
Librarians
Library staff
Library students
Minority & ethnic groups
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Native peoples
Oral history
Professionals
Race relations
Schools of library and information science
Success
Canada
United States > US
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Summary:Among the wealth of topics that the book covers, what stood out for me includes the ever-evolving definitions of terms commonly used in connection with D & I; the significance of diversity; the gap between ideals and practice; librarianship as an evolving profession in need of more diversity and inclusion; social justice and activism in librarianship; cultural competence; disability in the workplace; and inclusion issues for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. [...]it is an encouraging read for those who want to effect change, implement proven strategies, and strengthen their resolve to open the profession so that it is truly inclusive. Obianuju Mollel MLIS Senior Consultant, Knowledge Management Practice Support & Education Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Email:Obianuju.Mollel@albertahealthservices.ca References [1] Jones SD, Murphy B. Diversity and inclusion in libraries: a call for action and strategies for success.
ISSN:1708-6892
DOI:10.29173/jchla29468