Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries: A Call to Action and Strategies for Success (Medical Library Association Books Series) - Hardcover

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Shannon Jones; Beverly Murphy

 
9781538114384: Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries: A Call to Action and Strategies for Success (Medical Library Association Books Series)

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Beverly Murphy (she/her) is the Assistant Director, Communications and Web Content Management, at the Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives. She is also the Hospital Nursing Liaison for the Duke Health System and Liaison for the Watts College of Nursing.

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9781538114391: Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries: A Call to Action and Strategies for Success (Medical Library Association Books Series)

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ISBN 10:  1538114399 ISBN 13:  9781538114391
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2019
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