Post-Master’s Residency Programs: Enhancing the Development of New Professionals and Minority Recruitment in Academic and Research Libraries
Year: 1997
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Two of the greatest human resource concerns in academic and research libraries are the preparation of new library professionals and the recruitment of underrepresented minorities. The lack of practical experience and the changing competencies required of new graduates are discussed frequently at professional meetings and in the library literature. Diversity initiatives on college and university campuses and within the ALA also have raised awareness of the underrepresentation of minority librarians. Post-master’s residency programs are one approach that academic and research libraries have used to address these continuing human resource concerns. This article examines post-master’s residency programs from the perspective of former residents. The survey findings present important information for libraries that currently host residency programs or are considering implementing new residency programs in the future, as well as for library educators.
Source: College & Research Libraries
DOI: 10.5860/crl.58.6.528
Author: Julie Brewer
Institution: University of Delaware
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2114756282