Diversity Programming and Outreach for Academic Libraries

<p>List of figures and tables</p> <p>List of abbreviations</p> <p>About the authors</p> <p>Chapter 1: Introduction to diversity in academic libraries</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)</p> <p>IUPUI University Library</p> <p>Diversity in the academy</p> <p>Diversity in libraries</p> <p>Diversity outreach and programming in international academic libraries</p> <p>Chapter 2: Creating a Diversity Council</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Call for diversity as a priority at IUPUI</p> <p>Development of the IUPUI University Library Diversity Council</p> <p>Chapter 3: Institutionalizing student involvement in library initiatives</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Student advisory groups</p> <p>Challenges to forming a student advisory group</p> <p>Rationale behind the University Library Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Program</p> <p>Developing the Diversity Scholar Program</p> <p>Advertising the Program</p> <p>Evaluating the applications</p> <p>Hiring and training the Scholars</p> <p>Feedback from the Scholars</p> <p>Postponed Scholar outreach project to high school students</p> <p>Unexpected Scholar issues</p> <p>An embarrassment of riches</p> <p>Chapter 4: Examples of diversity programming and outreach</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Diversity Scholar campus and community outreach</p> <p>Diversity Scholars’ library displays and exhibits</p> <p>Diversity Scholars’ online outreach</p> <p>Special programs developed by the Diversity Scholars</p> <p>Diversity Scholars and national outreach</p> <p>International outreach and the Diversity Scholars</p> <p>Additional project ideas</p> <p>Additional suggestions for outreach and programming</p> <p>Outreach</p> <p>Exhibits and digital collections</p> <p>Events</p> <p>Special collaborations</p> <p>Chapter 5: Building bridges: developing the International Newsroom</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Indiana University’s call for diversity initiatives</p> <p>University Library’s proposal</p> <p>A second chance at the project</p> <p>Construction and furnishing of the International Newsroom</p> <p>Changes to the International Newsroom</p> <p>Future of the International Newsroom</p> <p>Chapter 6: Sharing the wealth: other library departments diversity initiatives</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Increasing involvement throughout the library</p> <p>Using diverse digital collections to create community partnerships</p> <p>Special Collections and Archives: oral histories</p> <p>Tips and suggestions</p> <p>Chapter 7: Assessing programming and outreach</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Importance of assessment</p> <p>Assessing the diversity of the library collection</p> <p>Evaluating use of the International Newsroom by observation and student surveys</p> <p>Results of the International Newsroom survey</p> <p>Obtaining faculty feedback about the International Newsroom</p> <p>Qualitative assessment</p> <p>Chapter 8: Challenges and opportunities to continued diversity initiatives</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Current campus climate: opportunities to make a difference</p> <p>Diversity initiatives require administrative support</p> <p>Issues of bureaucratic red tape</p> <p>Ability to move quickly</p> <p>Lack of campus coordination</p> <p>Spreading our message</p> <p>Engaging students and staff</p> <p>Developing attractive activities and events</p> <p>Appendix A: IUPUI University Library Strategic Plan for Diversity 2007–2009</p> <p>Appendix B: IUPUI University Library Diversity Council Charter</p> <p>Appendix C: University Library Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Supervisor Position Description</p> <p>Appendix D: IUPUI University Library Diversity Scholars Orientation Schedule</p> <p>Appendix E: IUPUI University Library Diversity Scholar Info Sheet</p> <p>Appendix F: University Library Undergraduate Diversity Scholar Program September 15, 2009</p> <p>Appendix G: Sample from the online exhibit, IUPUI Neighborhood Project</p> <p>Appendix H: Pre-proposal for the IUPUI University Library International Newsroom</p> <p>Appendix I: International Reading Room and International News Sources</p> <p>Appendix J: International Reading Room and International News Sources September 3, 2009</p> <p>Selected Bibliography</p> <p>Index</p>