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Direct linkDavis-Kendrick, Kaetrena D. – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 2009
A recent American Library Association (ALA) report has shown that less than 1% of credentialed librarians are African American males. This article discusses possible reasons for this dearth; and, in an effort to inform future LIS recruiting and marketing campaigns, the included study attempted to discover which factors lead African American males…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Job Satisfaction, Librarians, Males
Peer reviewedHavens, Carolyn – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1988
Discusses the need for library collection development to address the needs of the increasing elderly population by providing information in the areas of gerontology, nutrition, and consumer health. Works cited concern the positive aspects of aging or ways of coping with negative aspects. (29 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Gerontology, Health Materials, Information Needs
