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Book SynopsisAsian populations are among some of the fastest growing cultural groups in the US. This book is a comprehensive guide to serving library users from 24 specific Asian countries. It begins with a broad overview of how libraries can better serve Asian communities and then devotes a chapter to each country, providing wealth of valuable resources.
Trade ReviewA very comprehensive reference book for librarians serving Asian students and communities. It is also useful for library and information science students looking for literature on comparative librarianship in East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. -- Lourdes T. David, member, Board of Librarians, Professional Regulation Commission, Republic of the Philippines, former director, Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University
This is a very useful book for librarians who serve Asian populations in the U.S., as its population is becoming increasingly diverse. This reference source is really handy for library professionals to serve Asian users anywhere in the world. Highly recommended for all types of libraries. -- Haipeng Li, University Librarian, University of California, Merced
