2009/12/17 by Cheryl Knott Malone · 1 citation
Social Sciences · #Library Science and Administration
paper · doi:10.1081/e-elis3-120044938
openalex publication_date 2009/12/17 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/14
With a focus on the twentieth century, this entry traces the evolution of library collections and services for African Americans and the corresponding developments in education for librarianship and in the library profession. Rather than presenting a single chronological narrative, topics are discussed in turn, including public libraries, college and university libraries, education for librarianship, desegregation, professional associations, and collections, with some emphasis throughout on particularly influential African American librarians.