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Peer reviewedLiu, Mengxiong – Reference Librarian, 1995
Through a review of literature, information-seeking characteristics of multiethnic groups are identified. Discusses barriers to communication in libraries, program development for patrons for whom English is a second language, needs assessments, outreach, training, and recruitment. (AEF)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, English (Second Language), Ethnic Groups, Information Seeking
Peer reviewedCastro, Rafaela; Chabran, Richard – Reference Librarian, 1994
Discussion of the development of the discourse of diversity highlights a report from the Librarian's Association of the University of California that addressed cultural diversity in academic libraries. Topics discussed include developing culturally diverse collections; access; reference services; bibliographic instruction; and recruitment,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cultural Differences, Higher Education
