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New frontiers in public library research

Pulls together research results from Scandinavian public library researchers on current public library issues, including how public libraries are facing and dealing with the various professional challenges of modern society. ...more»

The intercultural city: planning for diversity advantage

In a world of increasing mobility, how people of different cultures live together is a key issue of our age, especially for those responsible for planning and running cities. ...more»

10 ways to make a public library work / Update your libraries

The IFLA Public Library Section has now produced some additional recommendations to supplement the Public Library Manifesto.

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Multicultural Communities: Guidelines for Library Services 3rd edition, 2009

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International conference on“ Innovative multicultural library services for all“ contributions

The conference was organised by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutes (IFLA) Section on Library Services to Multicultural Populations in Pretoria, South Africa, 15 – 17 August 2007.  ...more»

NAPLE Conference in Supetar, Croatia contributions

Second NAPLE conference entitled The Role of Public Libraries in National Policies Towards the Knowledge Society was held 5-8 October 2005 in Supetar, Croatia. ...more»

Multicultural Aspects of Library Media Programs

As educators, school library media specialists must act on the knowledge and belief that media programmes can create equal learning opportunities for all students.  ...more»

Teaching the New Library to Today's Users: Reaching International, Minority, Senior Citizens, Gay/Lesbian, First-Generation, At-Risk, Graduate and Returning Students, and Distance Learners.

In the last few years, library instruction has changed tremendously. As student populations become more diverse, the range of teaching methods must expand. Here is both the background and the strategies librarians need to address the learning styles of the new library's diverse users.  ...more»

Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills

The Institute's Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills initiative underscores the critical role of the nation’s museums and libraries in helping citizens build such 21st century skills as information, communications and technology literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, civic literacy, and global awareness.

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Multicultural Education Of Children And Adolescents (5th Edition)

This major revision provides the most up-to-date information on the foundations of diversity and individual cultural groups. It also provides practical strategies for shaping and implementing a multicultural curriculum. ...more»

The Visible Librarian: Asserting Your Value with Marketing and Advocacy

Recent downsizing and closing of libraries and the elimination of many library positions is a proof that libraries are no longer a given in today's society. In the five chapters, the author offers ways for librarians to reverse this situation and overcome their current invisibility. ...more»

Realising Potential: The Public Library Service and Cultural Inclusion

In February 2006 the National Economic and Social Forum (NESF) announced a project to examine cultural inclusion. The Chomhairle Leabharlanna submission describes how public libraries contribute to cultural inclusion, addresses the three areas prioritised by the NESF, and makes recommendations for furthering this agenda. ...more»

Danish Strategies in Public Library Services to Ethnic Minorities

The contribution describes development of services within the context of the hybrid library in Denmark. Firstly the establishment of an Immigrant’s Library giving access to books in the immigrant’s own languages as well as to other library materials, and continuing on to the present day where the library tries to be more proactive in its support to the process of integration. ...more»

Recent Trends in Library Services for Ethnic Minorities – The Danish Experience

Outlines the experiences of the author in studying library services in multiethnic societies in several countries in Western Europe. This led to a comprehensive survey, carried out in 2001, into how the ethnic minorities in Denmark use public libraries. The methodology and main findings are provided, together with recommendations. ...more»

Windows on The World: Multicultural Festivals for Schools and Libraries

To celebrate cultural differences, "Windows on the World" offers opportunities for research into various ethnic and national groups. It also promotes reading through thematic activities centered around diverse cultural celebrations. The book is profusely illustrated with photographs, diagrams, activity sheets, maps, bulletin board ideas, and easy-to-follow detailed instructions for arts and crafts projects. ...more»

Multicultural Acquisitions

Authors have compiled a broad basis for all levels of librarianship to develop collections addressing multiculturalism. The articles represent a multitude of perspectives from the graduate student to variety of professional information and school media specialists to authors and editors. The text covers all levels of librarianship, from children's services to academic libraries and government publications and it provides a wealth of ideas for developing library collections that address multicultural issues. ...more»

Diversity Now: People, Collections and Services in Academic Libraries

Diversity Now is a collection of sixteen articles, originally presentations for the Big 12 Plus Libraries Consortium Diversity Conference held in April 2000 at University of Texas, bringing together the “best practices in academic libraries in the areas of people, collections, and services.” Diversity Now provides a unique research perspective on assessment and diversity integration in the academic libraries and highlights effective working strategies for a multicultural library environment.
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Using the Internet for Intercultural Training: A Pilot Study of Web Sites in English for Children, Young Adults, Teachers and Trainers

The development of the Internet and the expansion of websites have escalated at an unpredicted rate, it reminds us how powerful instrument Internet can be. The EUMC commissioned a pilot study in 2002 to identify websites and website characteristics for promoting diversity and intercultural values. This study limited the search to websites in the English language.
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Libraries for All: Social Inclusion in Public Libraries

This publication has been created as a policy guidance for local authorities in England. As one of the Government’s highest priorities is to combat social exclusion, this document aims to stimulate and direct the role of libraries by providing practical guidance on what libraries can do to help. ...more»

Multiculturalism in Libraries

This book provides an historical overview of the response of libraries to multiculturalism, education and research in multicultural librarianship, the impact of demographic trends on library patrons, and administrative concerns. Several case studies exemplify the discussion.
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