Libraries and the Changing Face of Academia: Responses to Growing Multicultural Populations

The compositions of the student bodies of colleges and universities in the United States have changed dramatically in the recent past, with today's students representing a diverse mix of cultures, ethnic origins, gender groups, ages, and socioeconomic classes. The impact of this changing student population on educational programs and services is being felt throughout American higher education circles. This book provides an overview for librarians and educators of multicultural issues in highe…