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Direct linkGilbert, Julie – College & Research Libraries, 2016
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 examines the status of diversity initiatives, especially those aimed at students, at national liberal arts college libraries. Results from a survey of library…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Liberal Arts, Cultural Awareness, Multicultural Education
Gupton, Preeti – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2016
Librarians have collaborated with academic departments within their institutions for decades now, working with professors and administrators to bring information literacy skills to students. The librarians at National American University decided to extend this collaboration to a non-academic unit, the admissions department of the university. The…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Online Courses, Admissions Officers, Librarians
Edwards, Mary; Kumar, Swapna; Ochoa, Marilyn – Public Services Quarterly, 2010
The increase in online programs has been accompanied by the need for library instruction and support for online students. Students enrolled in off-campus programs have to be able to successfully access and use digital library resources to complete course requirements. An embedded librarian project in an online graduate educational technology…
Descriptors: Library Instruction, Librarians, Outreach Programs, Academic Libraries
Download full textPrentice, Ann E. – 1972
Twenty experienced librarians and two alternates from school, college, and public libraries serving the inner city met twice weekly during fall 1971 in an institute concerned with library leadership development for services to the inner city. One day a week was devoted to field trips and another to speakers, discussion, and other activities at the…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Inner City, Institutes (Training Programs)
Eyster, George W. – 1976
The Appalachian Adult Education Center (AAEC) provided non-formal library training institutes in ten southeastern states over a three-year period, 1973-1976. With the cooperation of the state libraries, AAEC conducted institutes at 77 individual libraries and involved whole library staffs, as well as useful and interested community and agency…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Disadvantaged, Institutes (Training Programs)
Freese, Michele; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1986
Theme issue reports on library service needs of deaf and hearing-impaired persons and describes library services for this group in New Jersey and Montgomery County, Maryland. The final report of the Awareness Project for Library Service for the Hearing Impaired in Illinois and resource information for librarians are also provided. (CDD)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Grants, Hearing Impairments
Downing, Karen E.; And Others – 1993
This handbook is intended for academic librarians who are interested in establishing peer outreach programs for minority students on their campuses or who are trying to decide whether such a program would meet the needs of their students. Chapters include an overview of the unique challenges facing academic institutions and libraries in serving…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Budgeting, College Students
