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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Mary Schreiber , Wendy K. BartlettPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited ISBN: 9781440880988ISBN 10: 1440880980 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 22 February 2024 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction Part 1: First Steps 1: Privilege in Libraries: Then and Now 2: The Role of the Diversity Audit 3: Selecting a Diverse Collection 4: Weeding a Diverse Collection Part 2: Community Collection Approach 5: Community Collections Curation 6: Satellite Community Collections 7: Connecting with the Community 8: Sharing Your Success: Community Collections and Stakeholders Part 3: Considerations Beyond Collection Development 9: Helping Staff Be Successful 10: Defending Our Communities’ Right to Read Conclusion Bibliography Appendixes A. Diversity Audit: Age of Collection Worksheet Analysis Worksheet B. Diversity Audit: Analysis Worksheet C. Diversity Audit: Chart D. Diverse Book Lists and Awards E. Diverse Publishers and Imprints F. Websites to Help Select Diverse Books G. World Languages Approved Vendors H. Memorandum of Understanding | Deposit Collections I. Rainbow Family Storytime Vision, Priorities, and Proposal J. Intellectual Freedom Documents IndexReviewsIn the current moment when history is being suppressed and diverse reading is being curtailed, this important volume gives librarians many tools to defend their patrons' rights to see themselves reflected in their local libraries' collections and services. This unique book offers a comprehensive approach that gives context and meaning to the goal of creating a truly diverse library collection. * Heidi Rabinowitz, Past President, Association of Jewish Libraries * Librarians Mary Schreiber and Wendy K. Bartlett have created a comprehensive guide to addressing the challenging task of strategically collating a collection that ensures wide representation and promotes inclusiveness for library patrons. Information professionals in all stages of their career will find this book chock-full of descriptive strategies, and each chapter provides opportunities to explore concepts with further readings and resources. The “Perspectives from the Field” component provides an in-depth narrative of applying best practices in action from across the nation; each is a mini case study of how professionals implement strategies and align collections to their communities. This book is a must-read and a call to action for information professionals to curate a collection that reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creates a harmonious space where all readers are welcomed to engage. * Meghan Harper, Director and Professor, School of Information, Kent State University, USA * Schreiber and Bartlett provide a passionate, compelling history and toolkit for helping to ensure inclusive collection development. Their work inspires and equips librarians to develop collections in which the community’s lived experiences and voices are included, respected, and valued. * Clayton Copeland, Faculty and Director, Laboratory for Leadership in Equity & Diversity, School of Information Science, University of South Carolina, USA * In the current moment when history is being suppressed and diverse reading is being curtailed, this important volume gives librarians many tools to defend their patrons' rights to see themselves reflected in their local libraries' collections and services. This unique book offers a comprehensive approach that gives context and meaning to the goal of creating a truly diverse library collection. * Heidi Rabinowitz, Past President, Association of Jewish Libraries * Author InformationMary Schreiber is a collection development specialist at Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma, OH, USA. Wendy Bartlett has served as the collection development and acquisitions manager for Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma, OH, USA, since 2013. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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