(via Shannon Jones, Director of Libraries at\u00a0Medical University of South Carolina)<\/p>\n
We are co-editors for an upcoming book tentatively, titled Cultural Humility in Libraries<\/em>, from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. We are seeking chapter authors for the book and would like to invite you to share your work in this area.<\/p>\n Cultural humility is a process of self-reflection. This book will provide a discussion of the “sense” of cultural humility in regard to awareness, consciousness, observation, perception, and recognition. Using the backdrop of impactful issues related to the “isms” (racism, sexism, ableism, etc.), health literacy, bias, power dynamics, and more, the book will attempt to unpack the concept and convey the challenges libraries and librarians face when attempting to create culturally humble environments for staff and patrons.<\/p>\n This volume is a call to action for readers to look inward to assess the role and impact of cultural humility in their own lives. Specifically, readers are encouraged to deliberately reflect and think critically about how their thoughts, words, and actions impact the people around them.<\/p>\n Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Each chapter should be no more than 9-10 double-spaced pages; Times New Roman, 12pt font; Citations in APA style. Authors are encouraged to include tables, graphs, case studies, images, and citations when appropriate.<\/p>\n Part I: What is Cultural Humility?<\/strong><\/p>\n Section 1 will explore the historical perspective of cultural humility as well as the importance and relevance of the role it has played in healthcare.<\/p>\n Chapter 1: \u00a0 Historical Perspective<\/p>\n Chapter 2: \u00a0 Cultural Humility, Cultural Competence, & More: What’s the Difference?<\/p>\n Chapter 3: \u00a0 Role of Cultural Humility in Health Care<\/p>\n Chapter 4: \u00a0 Health Literacy: Bridging the Gap<\/p>\n Part II: Applications in Libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n Section 2 will feature lessons learned, practical strategies, development opportunities, and challenges faced when integrating cultural humility in library settings.<\/p>\n Chapter 5:\u00a0 Overview of Cultural Humility Literature and Research<\/p>\n Chapter 6:\u00a0 Exploring Identities to Improve Library Practice<\/p>\n Chapter 7:\u00a0 Strategies for Increasing Humility<\/p>\n Chapter 8:\u00a0 Building Connections, Crucial Conversations & Cross-Cultural Relationships<\/p>\n Chapter 9:\u00a0 Humble Leadership\u00a0[Sample Chapter]<\/strong><\/p>\n Chapter 10: Professional Development & Training<\/p>\n Part III: Voices from the Field<\/strong><\/p>\n Section 3 will unpack the application of cultural humility through the eyes of information professionals who will share their stories of what cultural humility has meant in their lives, how they have applied it in their work, and what challenges they have faced in doing so.<\/p>\n Chapter 11: Power & Privilege<\/p>\n Chapter 12: Race or Class and Medicine<\/p>\n Chapter 13: Antiracism<\/p>\n Chapter 14: Health Disparities<\/p>\n Chapter 15: LGBTQ+ Health<\/p>\n Chapter 16: Trans Inclusivity<\/p>\n Chapter 17: Refugee Health<\/p>\n Chapter 18: Native\/indigenous Health<\/p>\n Chapter 19: Rural\/Urban Health<\/p>\n Chapter 20: Accessibility & Disability<\/p>\n Tentative Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n June 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n Authors write their chapters<\/p>\n February 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Editors edit chapters<\/p>\n