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Championing change for global marginalized librarians reveals the inequalities that shape access, representation, and professional development within the library and information field. Across regions, many librarians face socioeconomic disparity, limited resources, cultural bias, and systemic exclusion from global networks. Addressing these challenges requires a commitment to equity, collaboration, and advocacy for underrepresented voices, and the usage of diverse forms of knowledge and practice. Empowering marginalized librarians strengthens inclusivity and enhances the global exchange of ideas, ensuring libraries continue serving as spaces for learning, community, and social justice. Championing Change for Global Marginalized Librarians examines the systemic inequalities and structural barriers that affect librarians from marginalized communities. It explores strategies for empowerment, inclusion, and advocacy that promote equity, representation, and global collaboration within the library profession. This book covers topics such as gender studies, marginalization, and public libraries, and is a useful resource for educators, sociologists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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Beth McNeil is Esther Ellis Norton professor of library science and dean emerita of Libraries at Purdue University. She received a PhD from University of Nebraska and earned a MS and BA at University of Illinois. She is the author of several books and journal articles on library management, including Fundamentals of Library Supervision editions; Human Resource Management in Academic Libraries; and Patron Behavior in Libraries. Maha Kumaran is the liaison for the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan. She has decades of experience working in in public, college, and university libraries, and held various leadership roles within her current library, university, and national & international level library associations. A majority of her research including her PhD focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion among librarians, library users, services, collections, being a leader, and library leadership. She is a noted speaker and facilitator on many topics related to her research and practice.

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