... the diversity of their children’s and young adult book collections – a form of infoactivism. Quantitative and qualitative data were used to identify participants’ level of satisfaction using the resources and to what extent these resources influenced their confidence in developing diverse book collections...

...-inclusive of diversities, but it provides a broad categorization of some of the most commonly represented disabilities in the classroom. These diversities and their associated accommodations provide a foundation for structuring inclusive course design and delivery, particularly in emergency situations...

... pathways to increase racial diversity in LIS education. Design/methodology/approach This mixed-methods study entails survey and interview research with HBCU librarians. The researchers explored participants’ professional experiences and perspectives on creating partnerships between HBCU institutions...

...Swiga Alphonce; Kelefa Mwantimwa Purpose With the advent of ICTs, a large percentage of university students are shifting their interest and focus on digital learning resources from print ones. This study aims to examine the diversity, motivations and challenges students face in using...

... that: Canadian public libraries have a significant role to play in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse Canada while also promoting cross-cultural understanding. As providers of democratic public spaces, public libraries are uniquely positioned to be both agents of social cohesion and social change...

... science, is more conducive to the study of reading. Non-specialization-based academic hiring to increase values-based diversity in LIS through a larger influx of reading scholars is advocated. Originality/value – Reading scholarship, unduly deemed “old-fashioned”, or euphemistically “traditional...

...Bharat Mehra; Rebecca Davis Purpose – The purpose of this research-based philosophical piece is to present a progressive manifesto for public libraries in the 21st century to address gaps in embracing diversity in its holistic dimensions and representing such information in their strategic...

...Michelle M. Maloney Purpose This paper aims to describe the implementation and analyze the outcomes of the Diversity Book Display initiative at the University of the Pacific's Library. Through this program, curated displays were used to promote multicultural learning and inclusivity, as well...