Integrating Immigrants into the US LIS Profession: Findings from a Pilot Collaborative Project
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| author | Ana Ndumu Michele A. L. Villagran Vilma Sandoval-Sall Kirsten Grunberg Laura Tadena Roman Santillan N. Yasmin Bromir |
| author_facet | Ana Ndumu Michele A. L. Villagran Vilma Sandoval-Sall Kirsten Grunberg Laura Tadena Roman Santillan N. Yasmin Bromir Ana Ndumu Michele A. L. Villagran Vilma Sandoval-Sall Kirsten Grunberg Laura Tadena Roman Santillan N. Yasmin Bromir |
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| contents | Integrating Immigrants into the US LIS Profession: Findings from a Pilot Collaborative Project Ana Ndumu Michele A. L. Villagran Vilma Sandoval-Sall Kirsten Grunberg Laura Tadena Roman Santillan N. Yasmin Bromir Immigrants Library Science Information Science Program Effectiveness Careers Employment Qualifications Courses Librarians Equal Opportunities (Jobs) Job Skills Adults Online Courses Immigrants are essential library constituents. This article presents the outcomes of a pilot, self-paced mini-course to introduce US immigrants to the library and information science (LIS) field. Data from student assessment and focus groups suggest that, with curricular and design improvements, the mini-course can help recruit skilled or degreed immigrants to the LIS profession. The Careers in Libraries for Immigrants project can serve as a model for justice-oriented partnerships among community members, educators, and professionals. |
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| spellingShingle | Integrating Immigrants into the US LIS Profession: Findings from a Pilot Collaborative Project Ana Ndumu Michele A. L. Villagran Vilma Sandoval-Sall Kirsten Grunberg Laura Tadena Roman Santillan N. Yasmin Bromir Immigrants Library Science Information Science Program Effectiveness Careers Employment Qualifications Courses Librarians Equal Opportunities (Jobs) Job Skills Adults Online Courses Integrating Immigrants into the US LIS Profession: Findings from a Pilot Collaborative Project Ana Ndumu Michele A. L. Villagran Vilma Sandoval-Sall Kirsten Grunberg Laura Tadena Roman Santillan N. Yasmin Bromir Immigrants Library Science Information Science Program Effectiveness Careers Employment Qualifications Courses Librarians Equal Opportunities (Jobs) Job Skills Adults Online Courses Immigrants are essential library constituents. This article presents the outcomes of a pilot, self-paced mini-course to introduce US immigrants to the library and information science (LIS) field. Data from student assessment and focus groups suggest that, with curricular and design improvements, the mini-course can help recruit skilled or degreed immigrants to the LIS profession. The Careers in Libraries for Immigrants project can serve as a model for justice-oriented partnerships among community members, educators, and professionals. |
| title | Integrating Immigrants into the US LIS Profession: Findings from a Pilot Collaborative Project |
| topic | Immigrants Library Science Information Science Program Effectiveness Careers Employment Qualifications Courses Librarians Equal Opportunities (Jobs) Job Skills Adults Online Courses |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1388740 |