Perceptions of discriminatory practices and attitudes: A survey of AfricanAmerican librarians

The perceptions of African American librarians regarding discriminatory pra ctices and attitudes in the workplace and how they influence job satisfacti on were the focus of this study. A descriptive survey, including a question naire, was used to observe both personal and observed experience of racial discrimination within the profession. Practicing librarians were surveyed f or their observations of the situation as it stands today, as well as for t heir ideas and opinions on issues facing the African American librarian in the future. This study focused on relationships with supervisors, patrons, coworkers, and management.