Information Services to Diverse Populations

Dr. Nicole A. Cooke is the Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and an Associate Professor at the School of Library and Information Science, at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Cooke’s research and teaching interests include human information behavior, fake news consumption and resistance, critical cultural information studies, and diversity and social justice in librarianship. Early, innovative courses created by Dr. Cooke bringing EDISJ issues to the forefront sparked a major shift in curricula across library and information science programs. Dr. Cooke was named a Mover & Shaker by Library Journal in 2007 and is the recipient of numerous honors including the 2016 ALA Equality Award, the 2017 ALA Achievement in Library Diversity Research Award (Office for Diversity and Literacy Outreach Services), the Illinois Library Association’s 2019 Intellectual Freedom Award in recognition of her work in combating online hate and bullying in LIS, and the 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award (Association for Library and Information Science Education). In 2021 she was presented with the Martin Luther King, Jr., Social Justice Award by the University of South Carolina. Dr. Cooke has published widely and is a frequent speaker; her other books include Fake News and Alternative Facts: Information Literacy in a Post-Truth Era and Foundations of Social Justice.

• Foreword: The Phoropter Approach to Framing IDEAs Learning and Activism by Cynthia Sturgis LandrumPreface: We Will Not Be Erased—A Manifesto for Library Liberation, Justice, and Transformation by Nicole A. CookeIntroductionChapter 1 Introduction to Diversity, Inclusion, and Information ServicesTestimonial from the Field "Champions of American History" by Ashley JordanChapter 2 Developing Competent Humility Testimonials from the Field "Peacebuilding: A School Librarian's Journey to Serve with Empathy and Love" by Christopher A. Stewart "Navigating an Untraditional Career Path" by Stephanie Sendaula "From Conversation to Action" by Yasmeen Shorish "Leading by Example" by Christy JamesChapter 3 A Sampling of Diverse PopulationsTestimonials from the Field "To Be Together or to Stand Apart: A Brief Exploration of Latinidad and Library Services in the United States" by Mónica Colón-Aguirre "Information and Service Needs for Older Adults" by Joseph Winberry "Belonging" by Jennie Marie Durán "Reexamining Longstanding Practices" by Pambanisha Whaley Jail and Reentry Services by Jeanie Austin Working with Emerging Doctoral Students by Jamillah R. GabrielChapter 4 Services to Diverse PopulationsTestimonials from the Field "Social Work" by Damien T. Frierson "Library Outreach" by Brittany N. ChampionChapter 5 Managing IDEASTestimonials from the Field "Building a Privilege Layer Cake: The Value of Engaging in Conversations around Privilege in the Library Workplace" by Kawanna M. Bright "Fresh Leadership: Leading and Managing with Kindness, Authority, and Humility" by Randy Dantrell HeathChapter 6 Becoming New Storytellers: Counter-Storytelling in LISTestimonial from the Field "A Pathway to Support and Collaboration" by Rhonda EvansAppendixesAppendix A: Sample Syllabus and Reading Lists Appendix B: Sample Assignments and Exercises Appendix C: Building Your Privilege Layer Cake Appendix D Professional Organizations, Conferences, and Initiatives Related to DiversityIndex