Library Services to Diverse Communities in Europe: The Case of the Roma Community in Spain

Public libraries have developed standards to provide reading and information services to diverse populations. This has helped the public library to fulfil an informal educational and social role, particularly in engaging traditionally excluded groups, such as the Roma minority in Spain. However, wel...

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Published in:The International journal of information, diversity, & inclusion diversity, & inclusion, 2021-06, Vol.4 (3/4), p.20-35
Main Authors: Agustín-Lacruz, Carmen, Saurin-Parra, Julia
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Public libraries have developed standards to provide reading and information services to diverse populations. This has helped the public library to fulfil an informal educational and social role, particularly in engaging traditionally excluded groups, such as the Roma minority in Spain. However, well-developed library initiatives in Spain are scarce; in addition, culturally sensitive services do not thrive, and research and reflection on this reality from the library standpoint are rare. The overarching goal of this article is to provide librarians with suggestions for improved services for the Roma community in Spain. It is achieved through the critical analysis of public library services to the Roma community that currently exist in the European Union. Based on this analysis, practical suggestions are offered.
ISSN:2574-3430
2574-3430
DOI:10.33137/IJIDI.V4I3/4.33516