Intentional integration of diversity ideals in academic libraries: A literature review

Publication date: May 2019Source: The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Volume 45, Issue 3Author(s): Alice M. CruzAbstractDiversity is a cornerstone of the library profession and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has recently announced a renewed emphasis on diversity and inclusion. In response to this initiative, this paper will review the current academic literature relating to diversity initiatives in academic libraries. Specifically, it will discuss diversity as it pertains to staffing, culture, collections, services and programming. These five areas are good starting points for libraries to reflect on the current state of diversity at their institutions and plan for meaningful change.
Source: The Journal of Academic Librarianship - Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: research