Bring out the human factor of libraries
Cope with the changing population
Recognize librarianship as an international profession
Apply successful concepts from the business world
Affirm Christianity
Total way of life
Learned behavior
Dynamic, constantly changing
Integrated behavior
Logical within its own values
Sense of Self and Space
Time and Time Consciousness
Communication and Language
Relationships and Associations
Mental Processes and Learning Styles
Work Habits and Practices
Beliefs and Attitudes
Values and Norms
Dress and Appearance
Food and Eating Habits
Continue helping overseas libraries meet their needs
Implement an "Adopt an overseas library" program
Consider overseas librarians' needs in annual conferences
Involve more international librarians in the association
Hold regular meetings outside the U.S.
Sponsor visiting librarian programs
Develop an exchange librarians program
Introduce a mentoring program
Recruit and retain a diverse workforce
Hire and maintain a culturally sensitive staff
Develop a strong staff development program with ongoing sensitivity program
Offer services and programs that recognize different cultures
Form a "Cultural Awareness Committee"
Connect with different parts of the campus and the community that deal with cultural and diversity issues
Collect multicultural and multilingual materials
Develop a tolerance of other cultures
Become adept at cultural appraisal and empathy
Increase global awareness by volunteering to serve in other countries and by reading widely about issues that affect the world
Go on educational tours to gain better understanding of others
Avoid stereotypes and generalizations
Appreciate wide range of cognitive style differences
Make multicultural students feel comfortable on campus and within the library
Retain appreciation of gender and racial points of view
Show that perfect English is not necessarily expected
Encourage understanding of overall importance of cultural diversity in an academic setting
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