Diversity Programming and Outreach for Academic Libraries

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