Diversity is a cornerstone of the library profession and the Association of College and
Research Libraries (ACRL) has recently announced a renewed emphasis on diversity and …

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 …

This comprehensive and no-nonsense guide to working with special collections and rare
books is an essential day-to-day companion. Working with special collections can vary …

Studies about diversity initiatives in academic libraries have primarily focused on large
research libraries. But what kinds of diversity work occur at smaller libraries? This study …

Academic librarians spend a considerable amount of time and resources on activities,
events, and initiatives they call outreach. However, there is no consensus among librarians …

For academic libraries wishing to extend their outreach, existing and potential short-term,
project-based collaborations are the low-hanging fruit. Such partnerships include student …

Veterans are a unique population that can be found in libraries across the United States.
Libraries of all types are developing new approaches to the veterans in their patron …

This feature describes the efforts of the Oviatt Library at California State University,
Northridge to offer programming presenting hip-hop and spoken word poetry. These events …

Contemporary trends and media attention related to the information needs of minority and
marginalized communities have created public expectations that academic libraries will …

In October 2022, University of Central Florida librarians created an interactive exhibit for
students to express themselves on topics related to inclusion and diversity. At the main …