Inclusive Internship Initiative Aims to Increase Diversity in Library Staff.

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Title:	Inclusive Internship Initiative Aims to Increase Diversity in Library Staff.
Authors:	Dwyer, Kelly¹ kdwyer@exponentpartners.com
Source:	Public Libraries. Mar/Apr2020, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p42-49. 8p. 4 Graphs, 1 Map.
Subject Terms:	Libraries, High school students, *Young adults, Library interns
Company/Entity:	Public Library Association
Abstract:	The article presents the Public Library Association (PLA) launching the Inclusive Internship Initiative with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Topics include providing support to member libraries in increasing diversity in the libraries through hosting a high school student for a paid, summer-long internship; and goals of improving the ways where libraries serving young people and diverse audiences.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article presents the Public Library Association (PLA) launching the Inclusive Internship Initiative with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Topics include providing support to member libraries in increasing diversity in the libraries through hosting a high school student for a paid, summer-long internship; and goals of improving the ways where libraries serving young people and diverse audiences.
ISSN:	01635506