Subject Guide
Multicultural Studies
Consult Librarian for help in Multicultural Courses
Tiffany Thornton, the Outreach & Community Engagement Librarian, develops and coordinates diversity initiatives for the UWM Libraries. She provides research assistance and information services to the UWM community (faculty, staff and students) in the following areas:
- African American Studies
- American Indian Studies
- Hispanic/Latino(a) Studies
- Asian/Asian American Studies
- Diversity Studies
Contact Tiffany at 414-229-7377 or thornto4@uwm.edu to schedule a research consultation
Inquire at the UWM Libraries' Ask a Librarian Desk, located on the first floor, west wing
Recommended Texts
Recommended Texts
Multicultural Studies Websites
Selected Multicultural Studies Web Sites
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Diverse: Issues in Higher EducationWebsite for the award-winning magazine. Focus on minority groups and achievement in higher education.
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Diversity WebDiversityWeb is a project of Association of American Colleges and Universities' (AAC&U) Office of Diversity, Equity, and Global Initiatives (ODEGI). Committed to the establishment of diversity an an educational priority.
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Encyclopedia SmithsonianSearch 1.9 million records, with links to 184,00 images, video and sound files from dozens of Smithsonian libraries, archives, museums, and specialized research units.
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Library of Congress American Memory ProjectThese materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and lifelong learning.
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Multicultural PavillionContains resources related to education equity and multicultural education for educators, students, and activists. It includes free print-outs, an international listserv, classroom activities, and other resources.
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International Multicultural InstituteThe mission of the International MultiCultural Institute (iMCI) is to work with individuals, organizations, and communities to facilitate personal and systemic change in order to build an inclusive society that is strengthened and empowered by its diversity. Through the development of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and programs that promote an inclusive and just society, NMCI is at the forefront of global efforts to address critical and emerging issues in the diversity field.