Diversity in Uniform: Librarian Support for Student Veterans

 

Discover the latest information on how librarians can support military veterans in transitioning from a highly structured military life into the life of a successful student. Librarians are uniquely posed to assist the military veterans on their campuses, from the classrooms to the libraries. Know the distinctive characteristics of veterans and how those characteristics impact their educational goals. How do the special issues women veterans face effect them as they work toward degrees? Learn about the physical, emotional, and mental issues veterans face and how those issues influence their ability to learn and retain information. Uncover the many ways librarians can play a pivotal role in assisting veterans in becoming successful students.

Karen Evans

Karen Evans holds two graduate degrees; one in Library Science and Information and another in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She is currently an Instruction and Reference Librarian at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. Growing up as the child of a career Army officer, she developed an interest in the military and those who choose to serve. She has published on resources for soldiers and veterans and is the recipient of a Carnegie-Whitney grant from the American Library Association to create a resource guide for soldiers, veterans and their families on military related issues.