Diversity Programming and Outreach for Academic Libraries

Kathleen A. Hanna is an Associate Librarian at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and currently serves as the University Library’s liaison to the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Purdue University and Masters of Information Science from Indiana University. Mindy M. Cooper is a Visiting Assistant Librarian at IUPUI University Library and serves as Reference Desk supervisor as well as liaison to the School of Journalism. She is currently chair of University Library’s Diversity Council and chair of the library’s Campus Outreach Group. Robin A. Crumrin is the Associate Dean of Collections and Information Access and Delivery at IUPUI University Library. She oversees four critical support teams: Access Services, Acquisitions, Bibliographic and Metadata Services, and Digital Libraries.

"…this book can stimulate ideas of how libraries of all types may contribute proactively to community outreach." --The Australian Library Journal

• List of figures and tablesList of abbreviationsAbout the authorsChapter 1: Introduction to diversity in academic librariesAbstract:Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)IUPUI University LibraryDiversity in the academyDiversity in librariesDiversity outreach and programming in international academic librariesChapter 2: Creating a Diversity CouncilAbstract:Call for diversity as a priority at IUPUIDevelopment of the IUPUI University Library Diversity CouncilChapter 3: Institutionalizing student involvement in library initiativesAbstract:Student advisory groupsChallenges to forming a student advisory groupRationale behind the University Library Undergraduate Diversity Scholar ProgramDeveloping the Diversity Scholar ProgramAdvertising the ProgramEvaluating the applicationsHiring and training the ScholarsFeedback from the ScholarsPostponed Scholar outreach project to high school studentsUnexpected Scholar issuesAn embarrassment of richesChapter 4: Examples of diversity programming and outreachAbstract:Diversity Scholar campus and community outreachDiversity Scholars’ library displays and exhibitsDiversity Scholars’ online outreachSpecial programs developed by the Diversity ScholarsDiversity Scholars and national outreachInternational outreach and the Diversity ScholarsAdditional project ideasAdditional suggestions for outreach and programmingOutreachExhibits and digital collectionsEventsSpecial collaborationsChapter 5: Building bridges: developing the International NewsroomAbstract:Indiana University’s call for diversity initiativesUniversity Library’s proposalA second chance at the projectConstruction and furnishing of the International NewsroomChanges to the International NewsroomFuture of the International NewsroomChapter 6: Sharing the wealth: other library departments diversity initiativesAbstract:Increasing involvement throughout the libraryUsing diverse digital collections to create community partnershipsSpecial Collections and Archives: oral historiesTips and suggestionsChapter 7: Assessing programming and outreachAbstract:Importance of assessmentAssessing the diversity of the library collectionEvaluating use of the International Newsroom by observation and student surveysResults of the International Newsroom surveyObtaining faculty feedback about the International NewsroomQualitative assessmentChapter 8: Challenges and opportunities to continued diversity initiativesAbstract:Current campus climate: opportunities to make a differenceDiversity initiatives require administrative supportIssues of bureaucratic red tapeAbility to move quicklyLack of campus coordinationSpreading our messageEngaging students and staffDeveloping attractive activities and eventsAppendix A: IUPUI University Library Strategic Plan for Diversity 2007–2009Appendix B: IUPUI University Library Diversity Council CharterAppendix C: University Library Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Supervisor Position DescriptionAppendix D: IUPUI University Library Diversity Scholars Orientation ScheduleAppendix E: IUPUI University Library Diversity Scholar Info SheetAppendix F: University Library Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Program September 15, 2009Appendix G: Sample from the online exhibit, IUPUI Neighborhood ProjectAppendix H: Pre-proposal for the IUPUI University Library International NewsroomAppendix I: International Reading Room and International News SourcesAppendix J: International Reading Room and International News Sources September 3, 2009Selected BibliographyIndex