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- Title
American Indian Studies, Multiculturalism, and the Academic Library.
- Authors
Alexander, David L.
- Abstract
The current status of multicultural and diversity efforts suggests the need for incorporating into the discussion of librarianship an understanding of previously underrepresented populations such as the American Indian. American Indian Studies speaks from the American Indian perspective and addresses the contemporary condition of American Indians. This article discusses the nature of American Indian Studies and provides suggestions for what librarians can do to support American Indian Studies programs and American Indian students. This example illustrates the importance of acknowledging the validity of diverse worldviews.
- Subjects
UNITED States; NATIVE American studies; ACADEMIC library services for minorities; HIGHER education of Native Americans; DIVERSITY in education; IMPERIALISM; ACADEMIC library collection development; ACADEMIC library administration; ACADEMIC libraries; NATIVE Americans; EDUCATION; PERIODICALS
- Publication
College & Research Libraries, 2013, Vol 74, Issue 1, p60
- ISSN
0010-0870
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5860/crl-311