Knowledge River: A Case Study of a Library and Information Science Program Focusing on Latino and Native American Perspectives

This article discusses the development of Knowledge River, a program at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science established through several Institute of Museum and Library Services grants designed to recruit Latino and Native American students to the library and information science (LIS) profession. Knowledge River (KR) was designed as a national model for increasing diversity in information organizations and LIS programs. The article describes the KR model and elements of the program that have increased its success. Included are participation in a residential cohort, real-world library work experiences, and formal mentoring by KR graduates and other ethnic minorities in the field. Knowledge River has served as a catalyst for increasing awareness of diversity issues and multiple perspectives in addressing issues in the LIS field. Knowledge River has also resulted in a requirement that all LIS students enroll in at least one diversity course. This article also provides a retrospective analysis of the KR model and presents a theoretical framework for developing future LIS diversity programs such as KR.published or submitted for publicatio

Latinos in Libraries, Museums, and Archives Cultural Competence in Action! An Asset-Based Approach

Written by three experienced LIS professionals, Latinos in Libraries, Museums, and Archives demonstrates the meaning of cultural competence in the everyday work in libraries, archives, museums, and special collections with Latino populations.Intro -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Ch01. Cultural Competence -- Ch02. School Libraries -- Ch03. Public Libraries -- Ch04. Academic Libraries -- Ch05. Health Information Services -- Ch06. Special Collections and Archives -- Ch07. Museums -- Ch08. Looking Ahead -- Appendix -- Glossary of Spanish -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the AuthorsWritten by three experienced LIS professionals, Latinos in Libraries, Museums, and Archives demonstrates the meaning of cultural competence in the everyday work in libraries, archives, museums, and special collections with Latino populations.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, YYYY. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries