Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia by Hankins, Rebecca

Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781936117833)

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Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia by Hankins, Rebecca

Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia

$50.00
Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia by Hankins, Rebecca

Where are all the Librarians of Color? The Experiences of People of Color in Academia

$50.00
Format: Paperback
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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?

Author: Rebecca Hankins
ISBN-10: 1936117835
ISBN-13: 9781936117833
Publisher: Library Juice Press
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2016
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2016 pg. 109
School Library Journal 11/01/2016 pg. 126

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