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Integrating Immigrants into the US LIS Profession: Findings from a Pilot Collaborative Project
- Source :
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Journal of Education for Library and Information Science . Jul 2023 64(3):311-330. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- 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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0748-5786 and 2328-2967
- Volume :
- 64
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Education for Library and Information Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1388740
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis-2022-0006