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Implementing excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the library workforce: Tips to overcome challenges.

Authors :
López-Fitzsimmons, Bernadette M.
Nagra, Kanu A.
Source :
College & Research Libraries News. Jul/Aug2021, Vol. 82 Issue 7, p314-318. 3p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article focuses on the lack of diversity among library staffs in the U.S. and mention ways to overcome these challenges. It mentions the struggle for Librarianship to be recognized as a legitimate profession. The U.S. Bureau of Labor reported the inequity in salary for librarians. Library and Information Science professionals has called for revising the recruitment guidelines and also for equity and inclusion in recruitment practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00990086
Volume :
82
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
College & Research Libraries News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
151392753
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5860/crln.82.7.314