Academic Libraries and Affirmative Action: Approaching Cultural Diversity in the 1990s

Glaviano, Cliff; Lam, R. Errol

doi:10.5860/crl_51_06_513

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“…16 In comparing the gender of the persons appointed with those previously holding the positions, it can be seen that little has changed. Women were not chosen for higher-level positions in any greater numbers than their predecessors in these same positions.…”

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Affirmative Action: Opportunity or Obstacle

Altman¹,

Promí²

1994

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This study analyzes the advertisements for supervisory positions in academic libraries in 1990 and the pools of applicants for these positions. The study's purpose is to examine the extent to which gender or ethnicity relates to tlze outcomes of the search and screen process. The study also explores the opportunities for acting candidates to obtain permanent appointment compared with the opportunities for outside applicants.

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Affirmative Action: Opportunity or Obstacle

Altman¹,

Promí²

1994

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“…6 The identified elements and proposed outcomes of diversity should be an integral part of the library's services and operations. The author contends that changes need to be made in the environment that will be facilitated through policies and procedures that reflect openness and acceptance to all staff and users.…”

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The Assessment of Diversity Initiatives in Academic Libraries

Love

2001

Journal of Library Administration

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“…In a 1990 article, Glaviano and Lam discussed the importance of affirmative action strategies in academic libraries and stressed the value of greater cultural diversity within the academic library. 2 Trujillo and Weber examined the academic library's response to cultural diversity and suggested steps that can be taken to improve its response. 3 In addition, the implications of the pluralistic campus in the year 2000 are addressed in an article by Welch and Lam.…”

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Information-Seeking Behavior of Multicultural Students: A Case Study at San Jose State University

Liu

Redfern

1997

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In 1995 a survey was conducted on the campus of San Jose State University where, for the first time, so-called minorities made up 50.7 percent of the total student population. Asian students compose the largest group among other ethnic groups. The study shows that students who use English as their primary language are usually more successful in using the library than those who use English as a second language. Length of stay in the United States also affects how often students use the library, as well as their behavior in asking reference questions. The survey found that Asian students are hindered by a fear of asking stupid questions, a belief that their English is not good enough, an inability to understand answers well, and a lack of familiarity with the library reference desk.

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Academic Libraries and Affirmative Action: Approaching Cultural Diversity in the 1990s

Cited by 10 publications

References 2 publications

Affirmative Action: Opportunity or Obstacle

Affirmative Action: Opportunity or Obstacle

The Assessment of Diversity Initiatives in Academic Libraries

Information-Seeking Behavior of Multicultural Students: A Case Study at San Jose State University

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