A survey of diversity and inclusiveness initiatives at Carnegie Doctoral Research Institutions libraries
| Autor: | Sandra Shropshire, Regina Koury, Jenny Lynne Semenza |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Higher education
business.industry media_common.quotation_subject 05 social sciences Library science Library and Information Sciences 050905 science studies Doctoral research Political science Social exclusion 0509 other social sciences 050904 information & library sciences business Cultural competence Diversity (politics) media_common |
| Zdroj: | Library Management. 40:23-33 |
| ISSN: | 0143-5124 |
| Popis: | Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe survey findings on diversity and inclusion initiatives at the Carnegie Doctoral Research Institutions of Higher Education libraries. The findings would be helpful to libraries that are at the beginning of their own diversity and inclusion initiatives or that wish to compare ongoing efforts. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted a survey of Carnegie Doctoral Research Institutions of Higher Education libraries using Qualtrics, an online survey software. Link to the survey with a short explanation was e-mailed to the 324 identified contacts and 151 responses were received at the end of the survey. Findings Survey responses revealed that the most prevalent types of diversity and inclusion initiatives fall into one of three categories. These are the creation/enhancement of library collections, recruitment and collaboration with other campus units. Not surprisingly, lack of money and other resources are identified as challenges faced by those who engage in these initiatives. Originality/value No other research currently exists for those interested in assessing diversity and inclusion initiatives at the Carnegie Doctoral Research Institutions of Higher Education libraries. |
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