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Deconstructing Service in Libraries
"Offers a historical-cultural context for the ethos of service in libraries and critically examines this professional value as it intersects with gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity, class, and (dis)ability"--Provided by publisher.
Libraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces
Libraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces expands the "dysfunctional" concept in the professional and academic LIS discourse by exposing the internal problematics of libraries, especially at the social and organizational levels. Including contributions written by LIS professionals and scholars, the book demonstrates that although many libraries do well at attending to users and managing external information they often fail at taking care of their own employees and addressing internal workplace issues. Acadia and the contributing authors explore the problem of dysfunctional libraries so that the LIS profession can come to terms with the systemic dysfunction in their institutions...
LIS Interrupted
"Provides a collection of both personal narratives and critical analyses of mental illness in the LIS field, exploring intersections with labor, culture, stigma, race, ability, identity, and gender"--
Library Essays; Papers Related to the Work of Public Libraries
In "Library Essays; Papers Related to the Work of Public Libraries," Arthur E. Bostwick delves into the multifaceted role of public libraries within society, examining their evolution, significance, and impact on community life. Written with a clear and persuasive prose style, the essays are not merely academic treatises but reflections infused with Bostwick's personal insights and experiences as a librarian and library administrator. The book situates public libraries within the broader context of social change and cultural advancement, positioning them as essential institutions for democracy and equity in access to knowledge as well as fostering lifelong learning. Arthur E. Bostwick was a ...
Practicing Social Justice in Libraries
Practicing Social Justice in Libraries provides practical strategies, tools, and resources to library and information workers and students who wish to drive change in their classrooms, institutions, and communities and incorporate social justice into their everyday practice. With contributions from a diverse group of librarians, who have experience working in different types of institutions and roles, the book showcases the actions information professionals, largely from historically marginalized groups, are taking to create a more socially responsible environment for themselves and their communities. The chapters reflect on personal experiences, best practices for programming, professional ...
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Knowledge Justice
Black, Indigenous, and Peoples of Color--reimagine library and information science through the lens of critical race theory. In Knowledge Justice, Black, Indigenous, and Peoples of Color scholars use critical race theory (CRT) to challenge the foundational principles, values, and assumptions of Library and Information Science and Studies (LIS) in the United States. They propel CRT to center stage in LIS, to push the profession to understand and reckon with how white supremacy affects practices, services, curriculum, spaces, and policies.
Working in the Virtual Stacks
Written in a warm and personal style, Working in the Virtual Stacks presents an exciting future for librarians, already upon us today!
