Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia by Hankins, Rebecca
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Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia by Hankins, Rebecca

Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia

Library Juice Press
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Description

This book offers a comprehensive look at the experiences of people of color after the recruitment is over, the diversity box is checked, and the statistics are reported. What are the retention, job satisfaction, and tenure experiences of librarians of color? The authors look at the history of librarians of color in academia, review of the literature, obstacles, roles, leadership, and the tenure process for those that endure. What are the recruitment and retention methods employed to create a diverse workforce, successes and failures? Finally what are some mentoring strategies that work to make the library environment less exploitative and toxic for librarians of color?

Author: Rebecca Hankins
Publisher: Library Juice Press
Published: 01/11/2016
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d
ISBN13: 9781936117833
ISBN10: 1936117835
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science | General
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | General

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