Managing
Diversity
BUS 350
Elmhurst College librarians have set up a temporary library while the A.C.
Buehler Library is being renovated. We are located in rooms 212-213 of the
Computer Science and Technology Center. Keep updated with all of the changes
at the A.C. Buehler
Library's website.
The following is a list
of selected resources available in the library and on the Internet.
If you are accessing this
page from off campus, the links to most library databases will not work. To
use these resources, go to the Library
Web Page, where you can connect to Articles and Databases, Reference
Sources, and Electronic Journals and Newspapers after providing 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
Because the concept of diversity
in the workplace can be complicated, it might be handy to start out by getting
some basic information on the pertinent issues.
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 Illinet 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.
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Print
and Video Resources
The
following is just a sampling of the resources available on diversity and the workplace.
All are located in the temporary library, CSTC 213, except when noted otherwise.
Completely Queer:
The Gay and Lesbian Encyclopedia. Reference R305.90664 H714c
Cross
Cultural Communication in Diverse Settings [videorecording]. Media
Center (CSTC 109) VIDEO 303.482 C951
Dictionary
of Race and Ethnic Relations. Reference R305.8003 C338D
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 Encyclopedia
of Aging: A Comprehensive Resource in Gerontology and Geriatrics. Reference
R305.2603 E561995 ~ the first volume contains an article discussing
ageism.
Encyclopedia
of Applied Ethics. Reference R170.3 E56a 1998 ~ volume 1 has
a lengthy article on affirmative action, followed by a bibliography.
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
Ethical
Dimensions of Diversity. 658.3008 H796E
Gale Encyclopedia
of Multicultural America. Reference R305.8 G151
Globalwork:
Bridging Distance, Culture, and Time. 658.049 O36G
Managing
a Diverse Workplace: Understanding Different Cultural Values and Styles
[videorecording]. Media Center (CSTC 109) VIDEO 658.314 M266
Managing
Diversity [videorecording]. Media Center (CSTC 109) VIDEO 658.3
M266
Mastering
Diversity: Managing for Success Under ADA & Other Anti-Discrimination
Laws. Reference R346.730159 W225m
On the
Issues [videorecording]. Media Center (CSTC 109) VIDEO 174.4 O58
~ volume 2 is called Sexual Politics at Work.
Religious
Discrimination: A Neglected Issue. 342.0852 U58R
Race,
Gender, and Discrimination at Work. 331.133 C678r
Religion
and the Law: A Dictionary. Reference R342.730852 A589r ~ the
article "Accommodation of Religious Belief" cites some important cases.
The Supreme
Court and Individual Rights. 342.73085 S9591997
A Video
Guide to (Dis)ability Awareness [videorecording]. Media Center (CSTC
109) VIDEO 305.908 D611
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.
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Finding
Books
While
the A.C. Buehler Library is under construction, you can still check-out books.
Find which books you will need by using Illinet Online. Then request the books
by using the electronic
forms on the Library
Renovation page. Your books will be deliverd in 24 hours to the Temporary
Library, CSTC Room 213. However, if the library does not have an item, an inter-library
loan request will take 7-10 days.
Use Illinet
Online to find books held in the Elmhurst College library as well as books
owned by 44 other Illinois academic libraries.
-
Keyword searching
offers a good way to start looking for books in Illinet Online. Use the
main words describing your topic.
-
A more precise way
of searching is to use controlled vocabulary. Illinet Online'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 in Illinet as a subject
search. Some examples of established subject headings are:
| Corporate
culture |
Handicapped--Employment |
| Business
ethics |
Gays--Employment |
| Diversity
in the workplace |
Ethnic
relations |
| Diversity
in the workplace--United States |
Race
relations |
| Diversity
in the workplace--United States--Management |
Homosexuality |
| Discrimination |
Religion
in the workplace |
| Sex
discrimination against women |
Affirmative
action programs |
| Women--Employment |
Intercultural
communication |
| Minorities--Employment |
Work
and family |
Ordering
books from other libraries ~ Illinet Online allows you to request
books held by 44 academic libraries in Illinois. As an Elmhurst student,
you can also go to any Illinet school and check out a book in person. All
you need is your Jaypass.
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Finding
and Using Articles
While
the A.C. Buehler Library is under construction, you can still get copies of
articles from print journals. Find which articles you will need by using one
of our many electronic databases. Then request the articles by using the electronic
forms on the Library
Renovation page. Your articles will be deliverd in 24 hours to the Temporary
Library, CSTC Room 213. However, if the library does not have an item, an inter-library
loan request will take 7-10 days.
Finding
Business and Management Journal Articles
You
may also find useful articles using some of the other library resources,
such as Academic
Search Elite. A list of databases
and online journals is available online.
Once
you've identified your articles, use Illinet
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
How do I find out if
the Elmhurst College Library has the periodical I need?
Search for the periodical
title in Illinet Online.
For example, search for the title Workforce. If
you don't find the periodical you need, take a look at the list, Full Text
Periodicals Available Online. This list is available in the library as well
as online. You can also call
or email
the Reference Department to inquire about a specific title or ask a question.
How
can I order
a photocopy of an article I can't find at Elmhurst College?
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Internet
Resources
Evaluating Internet Resources
Helpful Web Sites
- American
Institute for Managing Diversity ~ a list of resources, research notes
and reports, and Internet resources make this a page worth exploring.
- Business.com
~ search engine and subject directory specifically for business issues.
The "human resources" link has many valuable sites that contain
diversity.
- DiversePRO.com
~ presents tools geared towards "the new majority" (Asian Americans, African
Americans, Hispanic Americans, and women). Event calendars, forums, Profiles
of Success, career development resources, and lists of organizations are available.
- 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.
- Global
Diversity @ Work ~ a site dedicated to helping managers and practitioners
understand the implementation and management of diversity through links, information,
and advice.
- 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".
-
lavendarcollar.com
~ a resource covering the workplace issues affecting the gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgendered community.
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Writing
and Citing Sources
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Revised
29 May, 2002 by Jennifer
Paliatka,
Assistant Reference Librarian
Created
15 December 2000 by Ayanna Gaines,
Assistant Reference Librarian
A.C. Buehler
Library, Elmhurst College