Managing Multiculturalism and Diversity in the Library : Principles and Issues for Administrators

Winston (library management and reference services, Rutgers U.) presents 12 papers which address such diversity issues as affirmative action, career development of minorities in library science profession, and scholarship solutions to increase diversity in libraries. While focusing on the United States, diversification efforts in Australia, Canada, China, and the United Kingdom are examined. Included are discussions of the role of training seminars, linking programs to college and university institutions, and the efforts of the American Library Association towards diversity. Also published as the Journal of Library Administration , vol. 27, nos. 1/2. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)