Managing Diversity

To use the resources below from off campus, just click on the links! You will be directed to a Login Page. Follow the instructions provided and enter your Elmhurst College Technology Account login and password. If you don't know your Technology Account login or password, you'll want to go to Computer Services, Room 107 CSTC. 

Starting Out

These book series, which endeavor to explore all the angles of a topic, are a good starting point for your research:

Opposing Viewpoints ~ has books on discrimination, race relations, interracial America, social justice, and working women.
Taking Sides ~ looks at race and ethnicity, controversial legal issues, complex economic and social topics, and human sexuality.
Current Controversies ~ examines the current debates on such topics as the disabled, ethics, gay rights, minorities, nationalism and ethnic conflict, racism, and sexual harassment.
 
You can find these books by doing a title search for a series using I-Share Online.


• You can also get some good background information using these two online reference tools:
  • Britannica Online ~ a good source of background information and bibliographies on the Civil Rights Act, gay rights, and other subjects.
     
  • CQ Researcher ~ an excellent source for current topics. Past issues have looked at such hot-button topics as diversity in the workplace, affirmative action, age discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, family leave, and the glass ceiling, among others.

Print and Video Resources

Electronic Reference Books:

Gale Virtual Reference Library: includes African-American Almanac. Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America. Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered History in America, Encyclopedia of American Religions, Islam & the Muslim World.
Credo Reference: includes: Dictionary of Human Resources and Personnel Management, BUSINESS: The Ultimate Resource - Dictionary of Business and Management


Print Reference Books:

Completely Queer: The Gay and Lesbian Encyclopedia. Reference R305.90664 H714c
Dictionary of Race and Ethnic Relations. Reference R305.8003 C338D
Encyclopedia of Disability and Rehabilitation. Reference R362.403 E56 ~ with articles on affirmative action, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and civil rights, this is a good resource.
Encyclopedia of Multiculturalism. Reference R306.4460973 E56
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America. Reference R305.8 G151
Mastering Diversity: Managing for Success Under ADA & Other Anti-Discrimination Laws. Reference R346.730159 W225m
Women's Issues. Reference R305.403 W872 ~ "Employment of Women" is a thorough article discussing the many problems that women can face in the workplace.

 

Selected Books (you can check these books out):

Differences that Work. 658.30089D569
The Diversity Advantage: How American Business Can Out-Perform Japanese and European Companies in the Global Marketplace. 331.133 F363D
Diversity and Affirmative Action in Public Service. 331.1330973 D618
The Diversity Toolkit. 658.30089 S699D
Diverse Teams at Work : Capitalizing on the Power of Diversity 658.402 G218D
Ethical Dimensions of Diversity. 658.3008 H796E
Generations at work : managing the clash of veterans, boomers, xers, and nexters in your workplace 658.30084 Z53G
Globalwork: Bridging Distance, Culture, and Time. 658.049 O36G
Hate Crimes: A Reference Handbook. 364.1 J54h
In the Name of Hate: Understanding Hate Crimes. 364.1 P462i
Managing diversity : toward a globally inclusive workplace 658.3008 M832M
Punishing Hate: Bias Crimes under American law. 345.73025 L419p
The psychology and management of workplace diversity 658.3008 P974
Putting diversity to work : how to successfully lead a diverse workforce 658.3008 L716P
Religious Discrimination: A Neglected Issue. 342.0852 U58R
Race, Gender, and Discrimination at Work. 331.133 C678r
The Supreme Court and Individual Rights. 342.73085 S9591997

Videos (ask for these at the Circulation desk--they must be viewed in the library):

Cross Cultural Communication in Diverse Settings [videorecording]. Circulation Desk. VIDEO 303.482 C951
On the Issues [videorecording]. Circulation Desk. VIDEO 174.4 O58 ~ volume 2 is called Sexual Politics at Work.
A Video Guide to (Dis)ability Awareness [videorecording]. Circulation Desk. VIDEO 305.908 D611

Finding More Books

Use I-Share Online to find books held in the Elmhurst College library as well as books owned by 64 other Illinois academic libraries.

• Any word, anywhere search offers a good way to start looking for books in I-Share. Use the main words describing your topic. Use quotes to enclose a multiple word phrase.

• A more precise way of searching is to use a Browse Subject search. I-Share's controlled vocabulary is known as Library of Congress Subject Headings (or LC subject headings). Unlike keywords, you can't simply make these up: you have to find out what the exact terms are and enter them as a browse subject search. Some examples of established subject headings are:

Ordering books from other libraries ~ I-Share Online allows you to request books held by 65 academic libraries in Illinois. As an Elmhurst student, you can also go to any I-Share school and check out a book in person. All you need is your Jaypass.

Finding and Using Articles

• Distinguishing Scholarly Journals from Other Periodicals

Finding Business and Management Journal Articles

• Business Source Elite
• Academic Universe (Lexis/Nexis)
• WilsonSelectPlus
• Academic Search Complete
• Google Scholar

Once you've identified your articles, use I-Share Online to determine if the library owns the journal in print or in microfilm. Because there are also journals available electronically, you'll want to check Journals and Magazines Available Online for electronic access to journals.

If you cannot find an article at Elmhurst, you can request it through our online Interlibrary Loan article request form.

Finding Newspaper Articles

• Academic Universe (Lexis/Nexis) ~ clicking the News link accesses a variety of newspapers.
• Wall Street Journal
• Chicago Tribune
• Other Electronic Newspapers

How do I find out if the Elmhurst College Library has the periodical I need?

For many of the databases above, finding a periodical is as simple as clicking the button.  If the database you're searchng does not have the Find it! button, do the following:

1. Search for the periodical title in I-Share Online. For example, search for the title Workforce. 
2. If you don't find the periodical you need, take a look at the list, Alphabetical List of Journals Online. 
3. You can also call or email the Reference Department to inquire about a specific title or ask a question.

 

Internet Resources

Evaluating Internet Resources

• Evaluating Web Pages
  
• How to Evaluate the Sources You Find
  
• Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
  
• Other Internet Resources
  
  

Helpful Web Sites

• 9to5: National Association of Working Women ~ has information on sexual harassment, discrimination, and work/family issues, as well as resources to help working women combat these problems.
  
• ABusiness Resource ~ a valuable set of links on the topics of "diversity" and "minority".
  
• Americans with Disabilities Act ~ Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilites Act.

• The Affirmative Action and Diversity Project ~ based out of UCSB, the project looks at the many issues surrounding the topic of Affirmative Action. A bibliography and list of links is included.

• American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) ~ "the association of professionals managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, diversity and other human resource programs." The Resources and Links are helpful to nonprofessionals as well.

• American Institute for Managing Diversity ~ a list of resources, research notes and reports, and Internet resources make this a page worth exploring.
  
• Attitudes about Homosexuality & Gay Marriage - a 30 year study from the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research.
  
• Business.com ~ search engine and subject directory specifically for business issues. The "human resources" link has many valuable sites that contain diversity.
  
• Civilsrights.org ~ Current civil rights news, legislation, reports and events including extensive information on hate crimes and affirmative action.

• Diversity Central ~ created by Cutural Diversity at Work, this web site offers articles on cross-cultural management.

• DiversityInc.com ~ with articles on recruitment, demographics, marketing, and other aspects of diversity, this site holds a lot of interesting information. Free registration is required to view the many articles and lists, although the resource guide can be accessed without registering.

• Diversity World ~ not an amusement park, but a source of online diversity resources, job listings, links, events, and forums. Intended for both management and individuals.
  
• DiversityResources.info ~ Gateway to leading diversity resources on the Internet.
  
• East and Southeast Asia: An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources ~ a web site dedicated to all areas on Asian-American interest including some on "Multiculturalism".

• Fortune: The 50 Best Companies for Minorities ~ Fortune magazine's lists gives statistical snapshots of each of the 50 companies.

• Hispanic Business ~ from Hispanic Business Magazine, this site offers some articles and U.S. Census data regarding the Hispanic population.
  
• Hispanic Online ~ a web site dedicated to all areas of Hispanic interest including "Business and Finance".
  
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation - a resource covering the workplace issues affecting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community.
  
• Intercultural Studies Program at Elmhurst College - the "Multicultural Resources" link offers lots of additional information.

• MagPortal.com: Magazine Articles on Diversity ~ descriptions of and links to articles currently available from online magazines.
  
• Minority Business Network ~ features many domestic and international articles for minority business people.

• The Multicultural Advantage Diversity Recruitment Center ~ from a portal geared towards the empowerment of people of color. Provides articles, helpful links, and access to The Staffing Report.
  
• National Association for Asian-American Professionals ~ contains links to chapters across the U.S.
  
• SAFE at Elmhurst College ~ student, staff and faculty group affirming the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Elmhurst College community members.
  
• SAGE at Elmhurst College~ student-centered, student-organized, student-run organization dedicated to awareness, sensitivity and education of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered issues.
  
• Sexual Harassment Support Advocacy group website, good information, links.
  
• Society for Human Resource Management ~ Articles, links and resources that support Human Resource departments in their diversity initiatives.

• United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ~ contains statistics on job patterns and EEOC enforcement, training information for managers and employers, and a list of related sites.
  

Writing and Citing Sources

• Citing Sources
• Citing Electronic Sources
• OWL Handouts: Research and Documenting Sources
• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed. Reference R808.06615 P976 2001
• Writing and Citing Assistance ~ from Elmhurst College, a collection of helpful links for MLA, APA, and Turabian styles, as well as writing help.