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An Annotated Bibliography On Bias In Library Services And Collections, Denise George
An Annotated Bibliography On Bias In Library Services And Collections, Denise George
University Library Faculty Publications
This annotated bibliography provides a selection of resources that delve into the topic of bias as it relates to library services and collections in the 21stcentury. Globalization, corporate hegemony, Internet search engines, and technologies such as virtual reference contribute to an environment where the librarian must be aware of personal and external biases in order to make appropriate decisions. The resources presented touch on ethics, neutrality, social responsibility, advocacy, selection and censorship. This broad spectrum of bias related topics will be especially helpful for librarians providing reference services and collection development in today’s library information environment.
Global Evolution: A Chronological Annotated Bibliography Of International Students In U.S. Academic Libraries, Kaetrena D. Davis
Global Evolution: A Chronological Annotated Bibliography Of International Students In U.S. Academic Libraries, Kaetrena D. Davis
University Library Faculty Publications
This chronological, annotated bibliography shows the evolution of the issues concerning undergraduate and graduate international students in American academic libraries and contains many possible guidelines and ideas for meeting the basic and advanced information needs of an increasingly diverse patron group.
Personal Bias In Library Collections And Services, Sarah Steiner
Personal Bias In Library Collections And Services, Sarah Steiner
University Library Faculty Publications
Regardless of library type, size, or the number of collecting librarians, selection based on personal values can be difficult or even impossible to avoid. Lack of exposure to varied sources or lesser known points of view can lead to unbalanced collections. Also adding to the difficulty of establishing balanced collections is the demise of the small publisher. Without a varied group of publishers, access to diverse views grows ever more limited. Large publishers that focus on the bottom line are less likely to publish works that may not find a mainstream audience. While the availability of materials lies outside the …