Cultivating Belonging in Libraries
A Strategic Approach to Enhance Your Collection
Cultivating Belonging in Libraries
A Strategic Approach to Enhance Your Collection
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Description
This book demonstrates how libraries can be a trusted and safe place for all members of the community to learn about themselves and others through collections.
Cultivating Belonging in Libraries: A Strategic Approach to Enhance Your Collection addresses the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in library collections. Readers learn a hands-on approach to building and maintaining a culture of inclusion through a robust and diverse collection development process. The book explores techniques that guide readers through thoughtful collection development, beginning with the library mission to provide equitable access to information and resources while cultivating a culture of inclusion.
The author's extensive work in libraries and with public librarians provides key insights and observations, including hard topics that are often avoided around DEI initiatives such as managing collections amidst book banning and restrictive legislation, vendor accountability, and personal bias in collections.
Readers will learn how to meet their patrons where they are, build lasting and meaningful collections to reflect their diverse communities, and maintain a culture of inclusion. Libraries that have successfully curated and maintained this culture are highlighted, and sample data, resources, and tips are provided for readers. This is an easy-to-follow guide for public libraries of any size to ensure they exceed their communities' expectations.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Building Inclusive Communities
2. Defining Purpose and Setting Goals
3. Conducting a Current State Assessment
4. Creating Community Through Inclusive Collections, Programs and Services
5. The Impact of Digital Media on DEI Initiatives
6. The Impact of Legislation on Library Collection Policies
7: Sustaining DEI Work in a Changing World
About the Author
Index
Product details
| Published | 12 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 9781538194287 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited |
| Illustrations | 5 bw illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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