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One way to serve the Indian community in Los Angeles is to include relevant and helpful materials and resources in the library's collection. For example, in displays showcasing different religions such as Christmas and Kwanzaa, having books related to Indian holy days such as Ramadan is a way to show representation for diverse cultures. In addition, celebrating South Asian Heritage Month by curating displays and resources on Indian Americans creates a welcoming space for people to come into the library and see themselves represented in the catalog. Weeding out of date materials or materials that may contain harmful or racist stereotypes about Indians is an essential part of serving this community. The webpages linked all illustrate ways that libraries across the US have highlighted South Asian culture and heritage in their cllections and programming.
Take a look at how these libraries and organizations curate inclusive collections and lists.
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