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Filling a gap in the existing library and information science literature, this book consolidates recent research and best practices to address the need for diversity and social justice in the training and education of LIS professionals. The development of cultural competency skills and social awareness benefits LIS students, their future employers, and the library profession at large--not to mention library customers and society as a whole. This textbook and comprehensive resource introduces students to the contexts and situations that promote the development of empathy and build cultural competence, examines the research in the areas of diversity and social justice in librarianship, explains how social responsibility is a foundational value of librarianship, and identifies potential employment and networking opportunities related to diversity and social justice in librarianship.A valuable book for students in graduate library and information science programs as well as LIS practitioners and researchers interested in knowing more about the topic of diversity in the profession, Information Services to Diverse Populations: Developing Culturally Competent Library Professionals addresses the political, social, economic, and technological divides among library patrons, covers transformative library services, and discusses outreach and services to diverse populations as well as how to evaluate such services, among many other topics. Appendices containing suggestions for exercises and assignments as well as lists of related library organizations and readings in related literature provide readers with additional resources.

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Library Journal Review

This latest work by Cooke (assistant professor, MS/LIS program director, Graduate Sch. of Library & Information Science, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; coeditor, Teaching for Justice Implementing Social Justice in the LIS Classroom) is a fitting capstone to an extensive career focusing on diversity and inclusion. Here, she highlights her expertise in the area of diversity within librarianship. Chapters address the theory and practice of serving a variety of populations. The work is organized as an ongoing discussion, beginning with an overview, moving through a sampling of populations and services, and ending with practical advice on how to serve an array of clientele. The focus is not just on patrons, however. Cooke is keen to include the LIS profession as a whole within the diverse populations upon which this book is based. VERDICT Although written for LIS students, this work is also essential for all information professionals and will be particularly valuable to library managers looking to recruit a more inclusive workforce.-Jennifer A. Townes, Georgia Coll., Milledgeville © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

School Library Journal Review

This latest work by Cooke (assistant professor, MS/LIS program director, Graduate School of Library & Information Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; coeditor, Teaching for Justice: Implementing Social Justice in the LIS Classroom) is a fitting capstone to an extensive career focusing on diversity and inclusion. Here, she highlights her expertise in the area of diversity within librarianship. Chapters address the theory and practice of serving a variety of populations. The work is organized as an ongoing discussion, beginning with an overview, moving through a sampling of populations and services, and ending with practical advice on how to serve an array of clientele. The focus is not just on patrons, however. Cooke is keen to include the LIS profession as a whole within the diverse populations upon which this book is based. VERDICT Although written for LIS students, this work is also essential for all information professionals and will be particularly valuable to library managers looking to recruit a more inclusive workforce.-Jennifer A. Townes, Georgia College, Milledgeville © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

The multifaceted issues surrounding diversity and social justice within the library profession should be considered a priority part of any LIS student's education and a dedicated career path. This text, grown out of Cooke's observation of the lack of coursework and professional literature on the subject, is designed as a course intended for graduate students and is a resource for positioning library professionals to serve in diverse communities as well as increasing the diversity within the profession, long a goal of the American Library Association. Introductory chapters focus on theory and provide an overview to the concepts of diversity, inclusion in information services, the development of cultural competencies, and a sampling of diverse populations. Subsequent chapters address practice: providing services to diverse populations, managing a diverse workforce, and counter-storytelling in LIS education. Chapters include sample lesson plans, essential readings, questions, and assignments. Appendixes provide a sample syllabus; additional assignments and exercises; and a directory of professional organizations, conferences, and initiatives related to diversity. A solid resource that addresses the subject with the seriousness it deserves.--Szwarek, Magan Copyright 2017 Booklist

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Nicole A. Cooke , PhD, MEd, MLS, is the Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and an associate professor at the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina.