Igniting Diversity: Actionable Methods and Ideas for Advancing Diversity in LIS Education in the US

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Main Authors:	Lee, Shari A., Chancellor, Renate, Chu, Clara M., Rodriguez-Mori, Howard, Roy, Loriene
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2015
Subjects:	Library Education Cultural Pluralism Cultural Awareness Introductory Courses Research Papers (Students) Assignments Bias Library Research Intercultural Communication College Faculty Service Learning
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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