Asian American Librarians and Library Services: Activism, Collaborations, and Strategies - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1442274921 ISBN 13: 9781442274921

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, 2017

Synopsis

What are the library services and resources that Asian Pacific Americans need? What does it mean to be an Asian Pacific American librarian in the 21st century? In Asian American Librarians and Library Services: Activism, Collaborations, and Strategies, library professionals and scholars share reflections, best practices, and strategies, and convey the critical need for diversity in the LIS field, library programming, and resources to better reflect the rich and varied experiences and information needs of Asian Americans in the US and beyond. The contributors show that they care deeply about diversity, that they acknowledge that it is painfully lacking in so many aspects of libraries and librarianship, and that libraries and the LIS profession must systematically integrate diversity and inclusion into their strategic priorities and practices, indeed, in their very mission, such that the rich diversity of experiences and histories of Asian Americans in library and archival collections, services, and programming are not only validated and recognized, but also valued and celebrated as vital components of the shared American experience. The volume recognizes and honors the creative and intentional work librarians do for their constituent Asian American communities in promoting resources, services, and outreach.

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About the Author

Raymond Pun is the academic and research librarian at the Alder Graduate School of Education. He previously served as a career coach for New York Public Library’s Career Center and has experiences supporting entrepreneurship programs. In his past experiences, he has partnered with Student Affairs, Career Development Center, Writing Center and other departments to create student engagement programs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442274921
• ISBN 13: 9781442274921
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 414
• Editor: Clarke Janet Hyunju