Introduction
Chris Bourg
Part 1: Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter
Chapter 1: From Whence We Came: A Historical Perspective
Janice M. Young and John L. Donovan
Chapter 2: Overview of Diversity and Inclusion Literature and
Research: 1970-2017
Xan Y. Goodman
Chapter 3: The Changing Face of Librarianship
Carenado Davis and Tristan Ebron
Chapter 4: Implicit Bias and Microaggressions in Library and
Information Sciences (LIS)
Nicole A. Cooke and Miriam E. Sweeney
Chapter 5: Subversive Librarianship as a Strategy for Social
Justice and Activism
Rebecca Hankins
Part II: Equipping the Library Staff
Chapter 6: Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Library
Cristina Dominguez Ramírez
Chapter 7: Aligning the Library’s Strategy with the Parent
Organization
Gerald (Jerry) Perry, Jennifer Nichols, Cheryl Neal, Shawna
Thompson, and Ping Situ
Chapter 8: Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce
Shannon D. Jones and Beverly Murphy
Chapter 9: Developing Cultural Competency and Sensitivity
Shaundra Walker
Chapter 10: Professional Development As a Growth Strategy
Placedia Miller and Tanika Martin
Part III: Voices from the Field
Chapter 11: From Recruitment to Promotion: Fostering the Success of
Librarians from Diverse Populations
Alan R. Bailey
Chapter 12: Inside the Mind of the African-American Male
Librarian
Carenado Davis, Tristan Ebron, and Carl Leak
Chapter 13: Interpersonal Relationships with Minority Women in
Leadership Positions
kYmberly Keeton
Chapter 14: Otherness, Inclusion, and Libraries
Sonia Alcantara-Antoine
Chapter 15: An Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Complaint in
Progressive Land Library
An African-American Female in Middle Management
Chapter 16: Disability and the Library Workplace
Katharine “JJ” Pionke
Chapter 17: Say My Name: Transgender Acceptance Across Campus
Amy Kautzman and Beth Lesen
Chapter 18: Me, An Academic Librarian – Never”: How One Diversity
Program Paved the Way for a Career in the Profession
Annabelle V. Nuñez and Gina Macaluso
Chapter 19: Creating a Successful Task Group on Diversity
Brenda Linares and Ene Belleh
Chapter 20: A Prescription for Critical Consciousness, Courage, and
Cultural Humility in Cross Cultural Communications
Kenyon Railey
Shannon D. Jones’ (pronouns: she/her/hers) career in libraries
spans 20 years. Currently, she is the Director of Libraries for the
Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Prior to her
arrival at MUSC, Shannon worked as the Associate Director for
Research and Education at the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health
Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond.
Shannon received her MLS from North Carolina Central University
(NCCU). In addition to the MLS, Shannon also holds a BA in English
from North Carolina State University, a MIS from NCCU, and a M.Ed.
in Adult Learning from VCU.
Beverly Murphy (pronouns: she/her/hers) is the Assistant Director
for Communications and Web Content Management at the Duke
University Medical Center Library & Archives. She is also the
Hospital Nursing Liaison for the Duke Health System and Liaison for
the Watts School of Nursing. Beverly has been a librarian for 38
years and holds a BS in Biology and an MLS from North Carolina
Central University. She is a Distinguished member of the Academy of
Health Information Professionals and has served in several
capacities for the Medical Library Association including her
current role as the first African-American President of the
Association.
The contributions to this book highlight and deepen the
conversation with new and necessary voices in sharing the
achievements and experiences made by marginalized people in
librarianship. It is an important primer, a guide, if you will, for
creating action and enacting change in examining equity, diversity,
and inclusion.
*Derrick Jefferson, communication librarian, American
University*
Timely and necessary, Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries: A Call
to Action and Strategies for Success pushes LIS practitioners to
move beyond just talking about diversity and inclusion in
libraries. With a mixture of historical perspectives, proactive
strategies, and first-person experiences, this compilation provides
both impetus and support for action.
*Kawanna Bright, PhD, MLIS, assistant professor, Library Science,
East Carolina University*
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