Jessica Schomberg and Michelle Grace
To include multicultural/multilingual materials in academic library collections to reflect the heritage of native‐born, naturalized and international students.
Abstract
Purpose
To include multicultural/multilingual materials in academic library collections to reflect the heritage of native‐born, naturalized and international students.
Design/methodology/approach
A collection development project on Somalis and Somalia at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Exemplifies the opportunities and difficulties involved, from requesting funds through impact on the collection.
Findings
Collection now more accurately reflects student and regional population without a major shift away from curriculum needs.
Originality/value
Adding materials based on students' heritage helps create a welcoming atmosphere for all populations while providing materials with which to counter prejudices and to increase the knowledge base and communicative competencies of those unused to multicultural settings.
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Jessica Schomberg and Barb Bergman
The purpose of this article is to help librarians interested in developing a basic understanding of Sub‐Saharan African cinema and increase awareness of the resources available…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to help librarians interested in developing a basic understanding of Sub‐Saharan African cinema and increase awareness of the resources available when building a collection of sub‐Saharan African films for their library. A general review is provided to help become familiar with the history and nature of the four regions discussed.
Design/methodology/approach
A collection development project to expand a mid‐sized university's collection of sub‐Saharan African films is discussed. Includes brief historical information and core titles, selected for their historical role and/or ease of purchase.
Findings
A list of core films is recommended for academic and public libraries representing four geographic regions of sub‐Saharan Africa: Nigeria, South Africa, West Africa, and East Africa.
Research limitations/implications
Unfortunately, many of the titles referenced in academic literature and winners of African film awards are not available for purchase outside of Africa, making it impossible to accomplish our goal of collecting a core list as intended.
Practical implications
The paper increases awareness of African cinema and value inclusion in library collections.
Originality/value
While there are general articles on the topic of African cinema, there are no recent articles on the topic of collecting African films for libraries.