Title: Interdependence of Educators and Practitioners in the Recruitment and Retention (R
1- Interdependence of Educators and Practitioners in
the Recruitment and Retention (R R) of Diverse
Students
2Ballasts and Moorings of LIS
- 21st Century Society
- Demography
- Technology
- Electronic Advances and the Response of LIS
- Demographic Changes and the Response of LIS
- The Aging of the Profession
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5Diversity Why?
- Captures Unique Talents
- Provides Benefits in Innovation and Creativity
- Establishes Linkages to Diverse Communities of
Service - Enhances the Number of Role Models, Mentors,
Leaders, and Spokespersons - Roots out Discrimination and Obstacles to Change
- Introduces Cultural Competencies
- Strengthens the Courage to Act
6Parameters of the Talk
- Interdependence
- Rutgers Test for R R
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- The Spectrum
- A National Model
- An Action Program for
- Interdependence
- R and R and Advocacy
- 1. Studies of Interdependence between Educators
and Practitioners
7- Recruitment Theory
- Factors that Impact Career Choices and
Professional Leadership
8Simpsons Model of Career Paths of African
American Librarians
FACILITATORS
BARRIERS
Work Experience Targeted Recruitment Support of
Colleagues/Family/Friends Affirmative
Action Membership in Professional
Organizations Conference Attendance Publications P
olitical Connections
Financial Support Institutional Racism Lack of
Role Models Lack of Mentors Lack of
Networking Affirmative Action
Student
Librarian
Library Head
9Kanters Insights Reaffirmed
- The Token
- Mentors
- Role Models
- Networks
10Interdependence Does it Exist?
Questions / Scale Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response
Practice Influenced By Research 15 31 32 8 15
Practitioner Involved in Design 27 38 20 11 3
Publications in Practice Oriented Journals 20 44 24 7 5
Practitioners Involved in the Execution of Research 30 38 22 9 2
11Interdependence A National Model
- The Rutgers Test
- The Spectrum Initiative
- A Role for ALISE and Programs of Library and
Information Science in the Spectrum
12Professional Equity An Action Model for the
Future