The Importance of Linguistically Diverse Collections: Decolonizing the Theological Library
Document Type
Peer Reviewed Article
Publication Date
10-2021
Keywords
language, multilingual, linguistic diversity, acquisitions, collection development, pedagogy
Abstract
Although theological libraries in the United States serve speakers of many languages, they exist in a higher education environment where linguistic diversity is often absent from conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This article argues for the importance of linguistically diverse library collections, surveys the state of holdings and acquisitions today, reports the results of a study of student, alumni, and faculty perceptions of their schools’ support for multilingual and non-English speaking students, examines the barriers to adequate non-English acquisitions, and proposes actions and strategies to improve access to non-English materials.
Recommended Citation
Meyers, J. D. “The Importance of Linguistically Diverse Collections: Decolonizing the Theological Library”. 2021. Theological Librarianship 14 (2): 11-28. https://doi.org/10.31046/tl.v14i2.2889.
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