Cultural Sensitivity: Or, How to Make the Library a Better Place.

Winston, Mark

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Publication Date: 1995

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Cultural Sensitivity: Or, How to Make the Library a Better Place.

Winston, Mark

RSR: Reference Services Review, v23 n3 p7-12 1995

Defines cultural sensitivity and discusses the need for librarians to be culturally sensitive to ensure that libraries are instrumental in staff and patron success. Highlights include a presentation of culturally sensitive learning programs and guidelines; an examination of related issues and trends occurring at the University of Arizona Library. (JMV)

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Guidelines, Inservice Education, Librarians, Library Development, Library Personnel, Library Role, Success, Trend Analysis, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers; Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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