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Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia
Contributor(s): Hankins, Rebecca (Editor), Juarez, Miguel (Editor)

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ISBN: 1936117835     ISBN-13: 9781936117833
Publisher: Library Juice Press
OUR PRICE: $33.25  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: January 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General
Dewey: 027.709
LCCN: 2015032617
Physical Information: 0.79" H x 6" W x 9" L (1.14 lbs) 352 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index
Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2016 pg. 109
School Library Journal 11/01/2016 pg. 126
 
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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?
 
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