Native American literature in collection development

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to discusses the importance of Native American literature in library collections.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is based on research of recent articles.

Findings

The paper identifies many good titles on Native Americans that deserve to be in libraries so that the history and culture of Native Americans will be available to all users.

Practical implications

Libraries should identify good quality books on Native Americans and by Native Americans to add to their collections. Many are now available so that it is not difficult to find appropriate ones that reflect contemporary views of Native Americans.

Originality/value

This paper pulls together a good deal of recent information on books by and about Native Americans as well as pointing to some excellent collections.

Citation

Shaffer, C. (2007), "Native American literature in collection development", Collection Building, Vol. 26 No. 4, pp. 127-129. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604950710831933