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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2007 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 0160-4953
- DOI
- 10.1108/01604950710831933
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – This paper aims to discusses the importance of Native American literature in library collections. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on research of recent articles. Findings – The paper identifies many good titles on Native Americans that deserve to be in libraries so that the history and culture of Native Americans will be available to all users. Practical implications – Libraries should identify good quality books on Native Americans and by Native Americans to add to their collections. Many are now available so that it is not difficult to find appropriate ones that reflect contemporary views of Native Americans. Originality/value – This paper pulls together a good deal of recent information on books by and about Native Americans as well as pointing to some excellent collections.
Journal
Collection Building – Emerald Publishing
Published: Oct 9, 2007
Keywords: Native Americans; Literature; Collections management; Public libraries; Academic libraries