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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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2017
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1141271 |
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- Evaluation of Academic Library Residency Programs in the United States for Librarians of Color Boyd, Angela Blue, Yolanda Im, Suzanne Academic Libraries Librarians Faculty Recruitment Labor Turnover Minority Groups Research Libraries Internship Programs National Surveys Mentors Fellowships Library Science Information Science Cultural Pluralism Program Evaluation The purpose of this research was to evaluate academic library residency programs that successfully recruit and retain academic librarians of color. This study examines library residencies in the United States and discusses findings of two nationwide surveys. One survey posed questions to residents about the structure of their residencies, aspects residents found most helpful for career advancement, and their thoughts on diversity initiatives. The coordinators were asked many of the same questions as the residents but also about the administrative aspects of their programs. The survey responses reveal a need to provide residents with structured mentoring, along with a sense of belonging and value. Library residency programs can play an integral part in the larger recruitment, retention, and diversity initiatives in the profession.