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Why diversity in American libraries

E.J. Josey (E.J. Josey is Professor Emeritus, School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA)
Ismail Abdullahi (Ismail Abdullahi is Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, an active member of the ALA, and Chair of the Black Caucus International Relations Committee.)

Library Management

ISSN: 0143-5124

Article publication date: 1 February 2002

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Abstract

Provides an historical perspective for the fight for diversity in US libraries, defining diversity, describing the changing demographics and discussing problems of implementing diversity. The lack of diversity in middle management posts in the US Government is noted. Work within the American Library Association, including recruiting initiatives and the Spectrum Initiative, a Diversity Fair, the establishment of a Presidential Committee on Library Service to Minorities are described. Concludes with examples of services provided by public libraries and considers prospects for the future.

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Josey, E.J. and Abdullahi, I. (2002), "Why diversity in American libraries", Library Management, Vol. 23 No. 1/2, pp. 10-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120210413544

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MCB UP Ltd

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