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Managing multiculturalism and diversity in the library : principles and issues for administrators

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Mark Winston, editor. --New York, NY: Routledge , c1999.

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Discover ways to raise staff awareness regarding diversity!Managing Multiculturalism and Diversity In the Library: Principals and Issues for Administrators is an academic guide to diversity issues such as affirmative action, career development of minorities in the library science profession, racism, and scholarship solutions to increase the diversity of people in the library and information science profession.

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Other Authors: Winston, Mark

Responsibility: Mark Winston, editor

Alternate Title: Managing multiculturalism & diversity in the library

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Routledge

Date of Publication: c1999

Physical Description: 1 online resource (218 p.)

ISBN: 9781317948339 (electronic bk.)

Subjects (MeSH): Minorities in library science - United States; Library personnel management - United States; Multiculturalism - United States

Subjects (LCSH): Minorities in library science - United States; Library personnel management - United States; Academic libraries - United States - Personnel management; Libraries and minorities - United States; Multiculturalism - United States; Academic libraries - Services to minorities - United States

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Abstract: Discover ways to raise staff awareness regarding diversity!Managing Multiculturalism and Diversity In the Library: Principals and Issues for Administrators is an academic guide to diversity issues such as affirmative action, career development of minorities in the library science profession, racism, and scholarship solutions to increase the diversity of people in the library and information science profession.

Contents: Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; The Definition of Diversity: Two Views. A More Inclusive Definition; The Definition of Diversity: Two Views. A More Specific Definition; Managing Diversity: Library Management in Light of the Dismantling of Affirmative Action; Affirmative Action or Increased Competition: A Look at Women and Minority Library Deans; The 4-1-1 on Section 254: Towards a More Definitive Universal Service Policy; The Role of Civility in Diverse Relations; Diversity Dialogue Groups: A Model for Enhancing Work Place Diversity -- Diversity Initiatives and Programs: The National ApproachDiversity in the Library: What Could Happen at the Institutional Level; Multicultural Curriculum in Higher Education; International Perspective-View of the Concept of Diversity in Other Countries; Diversity: Political and Societal Barriers; Index.

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Outpatient management of depression

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Preskorn, Sheldon H. (Second edition) --Caddo, OK: Professional Communications , c1999.

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The first five chapters discuss the diagnosis of clinical depression, its impact on the patient, and principles of good clinical management, including patient education. The middle chapters present the clinically relevant pharmacology of the various antidepressants. The last three chapters cover managing antidepressant therapy. In summary this book is designed to provide the practitioner with: A basic understanding of clinical depression A system for rapid diagnosis and rational, efficient, and…

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Author: Preskorn, Sheldon H.

Edition: Second edition

Place of Publication: Caddo, OK

Publisher: Professional Communications

Date of Publication: c1999

Physical Description: 1 online resource

ISBN: 0884735460

Subjects (MeSH): Depression - diagnosis; Depression - drug therapy

Abstract: The first five chapters discuss the diagnosis of clinical depression, its impact on the patient, and principles of good clinical management, including patient education. The middle chapters present the clinically relevant pharmacology of the various antidepressants. The last three chapters cover managing antidepressant therapy. In summary this book is designed to provide the practitioner with: A basic understanding of clinical depression A system for rapid diagnosis and rational, efficient, and effective treatment including: – Patient education – Brief supportive counseling – Medication as needed.

Contents: Introduction -- What Is Depression -- Why Identify and Treat Major Depression -- How to Establish the Diagnosis in the Primary-Care Setting -- What to Say to the Depressed Patient and How to Say It -- When to Institute Antidepressant Drug Therapy -- The Rational Basis for the Development and Use of Newer Antidepressants -- Considerations When Selecting an Antidepressant -- Evaluating the Various Antidepressants -- What to Do After the Medication Has Been Selected -- Use of Antidepressants With Other Medications -- When the Patient Does Not Respond Well to Initial Antidepressant Therapy -- References -- Index -- Tables and Figures