The Diversity We Seek: A Document Analysis of Diversity and Inclusion in the Australian Library and Information Sector Job Advertisements

Muir, Rebecca; Thompson, Kim M.; Qayyum, Muhammad Asim

doi:10.1080/24750158.2020.1812023

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“…The study included word counts, and keywords were always detected when they looked relevant to the text's original information. The postings were classified and read by the three researchers several times to come to a conclusion on whether the advertisement contained an equal employment opportunity statement and whether it stated that people of all backgrounds were welcome to apply (e.g., "people with disabilities are invited to apply" or "people of all genders are welcome to apply") (Muir, Thompson & Qayyum, 2020). Finally, the four categories were coded as equity, diversity, inclusion and access.…”

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Inclusiveness in Graduate Education in Developing Countries: A Document Analysis of Diversity and Inclusion in the PhD Postings

ERİÇOK,

GÜNBEY,

KARA

2023

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This article aims to give insights into inclusiveness in graduate education and examine the admission procedures in developing countries. In this study, doctoral postings in the developing countries with the highest scores on the Inclusive Development Index were examined in terms of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. From the perspective of diversity, it has been uncovered that PhD postings emphasize internationalization by highlighting lecturers from different fields, countries, and cultures. This research found that Polish PhD postings have more inclusive statements. This matches Poland's high Inclusive Development Index ranking. In terms of equity, PhD postings that highlighted opportunities for collaboration and teamwork encouraged candidates to participate in an egalitarian environment. The study found that postgraduate education in developing countries is increasingly emphasizing inclusion, but more work is needed to create an inclusive learning and working environment. This study revealed that PhD advertisements aim to attract qualified applicants with factors such as language proficiency, availability of financial aid, and lack of tuition fees. This study found that doctoral advertisements do not offend or hinder candidates. The last of the most obvious conclusions reached by this study is that doctoral advertisements do not offend or hinder candidates.

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“…It is also possible via job postings to chart the changes in the field. The wording used in postings can also reflect 'who' is invited to apply for the position (Muir, Thompson & Qayyum, 2020). According to Thompson et al (2022), hiring for diversity begins even before the job description and advertisement are ever conceived.…”

Section: Inclusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Inclusiveness in Graduate Education in Developing Countries: A Document Analysis of Diversity and Inclusion in the PhD Postings

ERİÇOK,

GÜNBEY,

KARA

2023

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“…The term "librarians" has been given a broader scope by being changed to "Information Professionals." Similarly "libraries" are now called "information centers" and "diversity, equity, and inclusion have become core values in librarianship (Muir et al, 2020)."…”

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Key skills and competencies of LIS professionals in the digital library environment: a content analysis of job advertisements

Yadav

2021

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PurposeThe main purpose of this research study is to identify the essential skills and competencies sought by prospective employers for library and information science (LIS) positions in India. The research study aims to find out various designated positions in job advertisements.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected from a major weekly job journal “Employment News” in India over five years from 2016 to 2020. The Employment News provides the latest job vacancies of central/state governments, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies in India. Each issue of Employment News was carefully scanned and searched for job advertisements in the field of LIS. The researcher analyzed various posts on permanent, deputation and short-term contracts to gain insights into the job’s skills.FindingsThe findings highlight that public sector academic and school libraries are the top employers of LIS professionals. One of the most frequent demands of employers is profession-related work experience. Results show that employers place the strongest emphasis on library administration, computer knowledge, technical skills, managerial skills and soft skills. Library management, library supervision and procurement of journals and books are the primary job responsibilities for top-level positions.Research limitations/implicationsThe weekly job journal, Employment News, is the largest source of LIS jobs in publicly funded organizations and institutions in India. It does not cover private educational institutes, industries and corporates. Job-related data were collected solely from this journal for the duration of 2016–2020. Therefore, this research study does not fully represent the LIS job market with regard to private educational institutes and corporate organizations.Practical implicationsThe research findings can help LIS professionals prepare themselves according to market needs and demands. The LIS school should integrate these required skills and competencies into the course curriculum for preparing professionals in the digital age.Originality/valueThe results are benchmarked to guide and evaluate LIS course curricula in India. LIS schools may emphasize soft skills in future curriculum design, which employers frequently seek.

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“…The increasing numbers of international students can present a cross-cultural challenge for predominantly Anglo-Celtic university libraries in engaging with students who are from very different and diverse Asian cultural backgrounds. These cross-cultural challenges can include communication skill deficits, unresponsive teaching and learning styles, lack of cultural awareness and insufficient marketing to promote services that contribute to student retention and success (Blackburn, 2020; Isbell et al, 2018; Khawaja and Stallman, 2011; Muir et al, 2020; O’Dwyer and Trinh, 2018; Perry, 2016).…”

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How do Asian international students use Australian university libraries? A literature review

O’Dwyer

2022

IFLA Journal

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The findings of this literature review are applicable to university libraries globally, as students accessing libraries are now more culturally diverse than was the case historically. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, this diversity was due to increased numbers of international students attending selected universities in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. The literature suggests that the different information seeking, cultural transition, information disruption, English-language challenges and learning styles of Asian international students are not fully understood by western university libraries. Consequently, university libraries may not have strategically aligned to their university’s internationalisation objectives. Lack of understanding of the experiences of Asian international students potentially attenuates their well-being and academic success. Furthermore, this lack of adaption could place universities, such as those in Australia, at risk of not meeting national regulatory compliance expectations. This review examines the literature about the context of Asian international students’ use of Australian university libraries and introduces a research project that explores the lived experience of using Australian university libraries. The review identifies literature regarding the changing profile of Asian international students enrolled in Australian universities, their information-seeking behaviour, cross-cultural dimensions, their communication skills, and the expectations of an Australian university library. The review of this literature also seeks to explore who is studying international students, which methods are being used to do so, and which topics are of particular interest to the researchers. Finally, the review considers new post-COVID-19 pandemic opportunities for both libraries and other service areas to understand the needs of Asian international students as universities competitively recruit for their return.

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The Diversity We Seek: A Document Analysis of Diversity and Inclusion in the Australian Library and Information Sector Job Advertisements

Cited by 10 publications

References 23 publications

Inclusiveness in Graduate Education in Developing Countries: A Document Analysis of Diversity and Inclusion in the PhD Postings

Inclusiveness in Graduate Education in Developing Countries: A Document Analysis of Diversity and Inclusion in the PhD Postings

Key skills and competencies of LIS professionals in the digital library environment: a content analysis of job advertisements

How do Asian international students use Australian university libraries? A literature review

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