Managing diversity in liberal arts college libraries

Although fostering diversity has been identified as a priority in librarian ship, the evidence suggests that the majority of the programs related to di versity in academic libraries have been implemented in large, research univ ersity libraries. In this study of the liberal arts college libraries in th e United States, data were gathered with regard to programs related to dive rsity awareness, staffing, information services, and library collections. A lthough the level of diversity-related activities in liberal arts college l ibraries has not been overwhelming, the evidence suggests that activities a nd programs related to diversity have been undertaken in some instances. In addition, the support of college administrators appears to be particularly important in encouraging these activities.