Jessica Brooks
Wallace, L.K. (ed). (2006). Library advocate's handbook. American Library Association: Library Advocacy Now! Accessed online 5/14/18. https://www.ala.org/ala/advocacybucket/libraryadvocateshandbook.pdf
This handbook outlines how to get a library advocacy committee started. The handbook makes suggestions for possible members from the community in recruitment for the committee, discusses the importance of having an action plan, and delivers resources to help advocates plan for speaking engagements and other types of advocacy in the community. As a guide, it is full of tips, checklists, and other useful reminders for working as an advocacy group in the public eye.
Building a Library Committee is part of my five year plan, and this is exactly the type of resource I need to get started. This is not a rhetoric based article pontificating on WHY a committee is important, but HOW to get one started. It is authentic and relevant, with useful tips and suggestions that will help me to plan for and chair a committee that will be working for the library in our school's community. I particularly appreciate the Action Plan reminders and the "Defining the Message" worksheet. This is a very valuable resource.
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Sunday, October 30, 2016
Cultural Competence: A conceptual Framework for Library and Information Science Professionals
Martinez, Evelyn
Summary: This article
discusses the definition of cultural competence and how it relates to LIS
professionals. The author explains the
importance of cultural competence in the field of LIS and how it plays a
central role in meeting the needs of marginalized and underserved patrons in
all types of libraries.
Evaluation/Opinion:
This an important article that should be read and examined by all LIS
professionals if they wish to serve the needs of all patrons knowledgeably and equitably.
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