Managing Diversity in Public Libraries
Develop practical leadership skills to build inclusive public libraries. Learn strategies for workplace diversity & organizational transformation.
Develop practical leadership skills to build inclusive public libraries. Learn strategies for workplace diversity & organizational transformation.
This comprehensive course focuses on developing management skills essential for creating and maintaining diverse and inclusive workplaces in public library settings. Participants will explore theoretical frameworks explaining diversity's impacts and learn practical approaches to address needs of underrepresented groups. The course covers crucial employment practices including recruitment, selection, promotion, and development strategies that enhance workforce diversity. Students will gain insights into organizational changes necessary for maximizing worker potential and creating inclusive environments. Special attention is given to understanding and addressing needs of various demographic groups, ensuring equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive culture.
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What you'll learn
Understand different types and aspects of workplace diversity
Develop strategies for creating inclusive library environments
Learn effective recruitment and retention practices for diverse staff
Implement organizational changes that support workplace diversity
Manage employment practices to enhance workforce diversity
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, Exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of diversity and inclusion management in public libraries. It covers fundamental theories and frameworks explaining diversity's impact on organizations, practical management strategies for creating inclusive workplaces, and specific approaches to address needs of underrepresented groups. The curriculum includes employment practices like recruitment, selection, and promotion, as well as organizational change strategies to maximize workforce potential. Students learn to implement effective diversity management practices while developing skills to foster inclusive library environments.
Definition and types of diversity
Module 1
Multifaceted Aspects of diversity
Module 2
Management solutions for an inclusive and diverse workplace
Module 3
Organizational changes to support diversity
Module 4
Fee Structure
Instructor
9 Courses
Leading Expert in Human-Robot Interaction and Virtual Team Collaboration
Dr. Lionel P. Robert Jr. serves as Professor of Information and Robotics at the University of Michigan's School of Information and College of Engineering, where he directs the Michigan Autonomous Vehicle Research Intergroup Collaboration (MAVRIC). After completing his PhD in Information Systems from Indiana University as a BAT Fellow and KPMG Scholar, he has established himself as a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and virtual team collaboration with over 44,000 citations. His work spans multiple areas including autonomous vehicles, security robots, and virtual team dynamics, earning him recognition as an ACM Distinguished Member, AIS Distinguished Member "Cum Laude", and IEEE Senior Member. As director of MAVRIC and through his research sponsored by organizations like Toyota Research Institute and the National Science Foundation, he continues to advance understanding of human-robot collaboration while developing frameworks for trust and team effectiveness. His expertise particularly shines in studying how humans interact with and trust autonomous systems, demonstrated through his influential work on virtual teams, emotional attachment to robots, and fair AI design for employee management. Through his appearances in major media outlets including ABC, CNN, and the New York Times, he helps bridge academic research with public understanding of human-robot interaction while maintaining active investigation of emerging collaborative technologies.
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