Social Justice Design And Implementation In Library And Information Science

Author : Bharat Mehra
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000528213

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Social Justice Design and Implementation in Library and Information Science by Bharat Mehra Pdf

Social Justice Design and Implementation in Library and Information Science presents a range of case studies that have successfully implemented social justice as a designed strategy to generate community-wide changes and social impact. Each chapter in the collection presents innovative practices that are strategized as intentional, deliberate, systematic, outcome-based, and impact-driven. They demonstrate effective examples of social justice design and implementation in LIS to generate meaningful outcomes across local, regional, national, and international settings. Including reflections on challenges and opportunities in academic, public, school, and special libraries, museums, archives, and other information-related settings, the contributions present forward-looking strategies that transcend historical and outdated notions of neutral stance and passive bystanders. Showcasing the intersections of LIS concepts and interdisciplinary theories with traditional and non-traditional methods of research and practice, the volume demonstrates how to further the social justice principles of fairness, justice, equity/equality, and empowerment of all people, including those on the margins of society. Social Justice Design and Implementation in Library and Information Science will be of great interest to LIS educators, scholars, students, information professionals, library practitioners, and all those interested in integrating social justice and inclusion advocacy into their information-related efforts to develop impact-driven, externally focused, and community-relevant outcomes.

Author : Alyssa Brissett,Diana Moronta
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000624038

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Practicing Social Justice in Libraries by Alyssa Brissett,Diana Moronta Pdf

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 development, effective collaboration, building inclusive community partnerships, anti-racist practices in the classroom, and organizational culture. Exploring how and why library workers are incorporating anti-racist and anti-oppressive work within their everyday roles, the book demonstrates that library workers are increasingly sending messages of protest and advocating for equity, justice, and social change. Highlighting their experiences of marginalization and exclusion, contributors also reflect upon the impact social justice work has on their mental health, careers, and personal lives. Practicing Social Justice in Libraries is essential reading for library and information workers and students who are searching for practical ways to implement more inclusive practices into their work

Author : Stephen Bales,Tina Budzise-Weaver
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081030127

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Transformative Library and Information Work by Stephen Bales,Tina Budzise-Weaver Pdf

Intended to be an accessible guide to transformational information work, the book collects approximately thirty brief case studies of information related organizations, initiatives, and/or projects that focus on social justice related activities. Each case is a short narrative account of its particular subject’s history, objectives, accomplishments, and challenges faced. It also describes the material realities involved in the subjects’ day-to-day operation. Furthermore, cases include pertinent excerpts from interviews conducted with individuals directly involved with the information organization and will conclude with three-to-five bulleted takeaway points for information workers to consider when developing their own praxis Present useful guidance on transformative library and information science Gathers real-world case studies of library and information practice relating to social justice Gives takeaway points for readers to quickly apply in their own situation Provides inspiration for the development of progressive library and information practice Considers radical library and information science at a high level, offering recommendations for the future

Author : Bharat Mehra,Kevin Rioux
Publisher : Library Juice Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1936117657

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Progressive Community Action by Bharat Mehra,Kevin Rioux Pdf

Social justice in library and information science (LIS) seeks to achieve action-oriented, socially relevant impacts through information work. This edited volume includes papers that explore intersections between critical theory and social justice in LIS while focusing on social relevance and community involvement to promote progressive community-wide changes. Contributors include LIS researchers, practitioners, educators, social justice advocates, and community leaders who identify theories, methods, approaches, strategies, and case studies that apply these intersections in mobilizing community action to deliver tangible community building and development outcomes. The frame of study is inclusive of (though not limited to) academic, public, school, and special libraries, museums, archives, and other information-related settings. An international context of analysis is included along with a focus on social impact and community involvement in LIS practice and research, education, policy development, service design, and program implementation.

Author : Scott Sikes
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781803823799

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Toward New Possibilities for Library and Information Science by Scott Sikes Pdf

The 2018 West Virginia teachers’ strike in the USA exemplifies the changing shape of dissent and protest in the digital age. The use of social media has changed the ways such events develop, offering new tools for organizing, strategizing, generating large numbers of participants, and for communicating crucial information.

Author : Kimberly Black,Bharat Mehra
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781802620993

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Antiracist Library and Information Science by Kimberly Black,Bharat Mehra Pdf

Critical, scholarly, and reflective perspectives on the theory, practice and progress made towards achieving antiracism in the various domains of Library and Information Science and towards creating racial justice in communities through the work of information professionals.

Author : Stephen Bales
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780081017586

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Social Justice and Library Work by Stephen Bales Pdf

Although they may not have always been explicitly stated, library work has always had normative goals. Until recently, such goals have largely been abstract; they are things like knowledge creation, education, forwarding science, preserving history, supporting democracy, and safeguarding civilization. The modern spirit of social and cultural critique, however, has focused our attention on the concrete, material relationships that determine human potentiality and opportunity, and library workers are increasingly seeing the institution of the library, as well as library work, as embedded in a web of relations that extends beyond the library’s traditional sphere of influence. In light of this critical consciousness, more and more library and information science professionals are coming to see themselves as change agents and front-line advocates of social justice issues. This book will serve as a guide for those library workers and related information professionals that disregard traditional ideas of "library neutrality" and static, idealized conceptions of Western culture. The book will work as an entry point for those just forming a consciousness oriented towards social justice work and will be also be of value to more experienced "transformative library workers" as an up-to-date supplement to their praxis. Justifies the use of a variety of theoretical and practical resources for effecting positive change Explores the role of the librarian as change agents

Author : Kaurri C. Williams-Cockfield,Bharat Mehra
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781803824352

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How Public Libraries Build Sustainable Communities in the 21st Century by Kaurri C. Williams-Cockfield,Bharat Mehra Pdf

Public libraries, through their mission, vision, and position in the community, play a significant part in building community sustainability and are already positioned to serve as a “backbone support organization” for collective impact initiatives.

Author : Julie Nichols,Bharat Mehra
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781804556160

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Data Curation and Information Systems Design from Australasia by Julie Nichols,Bharat Mehra Pdf

The need for decolonizing mismanagement practices in galleries, libraries, archives, and museums, of First Nations peoples’ materials and knowledge has been widely recognised. Authors from Indigenous and non-Indigenous backgrounds powerfully challenge entrenched assumptions of knowledge capture and dissemination of the western academy.

Author : Sophie Leontopoulou,Antonella Delle Fave
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-31
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783031222887

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Emerging Adulthood in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Crises: Individual and Relational Resources by Sophie Leontopoulou,Antonella Delle Fave Pdf

This volume addresses important questions related to the well-being and quality of life of emerging adults during crisis periods. It discusses the particular challenges that emerging adults face during a global or local crisis, the psychosocial resources they mobilize to overcome them and to flourish, the well-being indicators pertinent to youth development across various life domains, and the strategies to promote positive youth development and well-being under conditions of crisis. The volume examines these questions from an international and interdisciplinary point of view, collecting contributions mainly from psychology, but also education, economics, and sociology. It includes novel quantitative and qualitative research, intervention studies, critical reviews, and conceptual chapters. This makes it an essential read for scholars of positive development in emerging adulthood under crisis, as well as a relevant and accessible source of information for discerning lay readers. The specific focus of the majority of contributions on the Covid-19 pandemic makes this volume highly topical. Its focus on both well-being dimensions and problems related to crises offers a deeper understanding of the cultural similarities and differences in individual and collective challenges and resources across world regions. The volume investigates various facets of well-being, including daily experiences, relationships, purpose and growth, learning activities, and achievements. Evidence derived from the contributions to this volume can prove valuable for handling future crises through targeted interventions and programmes in different contexts and life domains.

Author : Taher, Mohamed
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781799883654

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Handbook of Research on the Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities by Taher, Mohamed Pdf

In achieving civic engagement and social justice in smart cities, literacy programs are offered in the society by three essential information service providers: libraries, archives, and museums. Although the library and museum services are documented in literature, there is little evidence of community-led library or museum services that make a full circle in understanding community-library, community-archive, and community-museum relationships. The Handbook of Research on the Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities examines the application of tools and techniques in library and museum literacy in achieving civic engagement and social justice. It also introduces a new outlook in the services of libraries and museums. Covering topics such as countering fake news, human rights literacies, and outreach activities, this book is essential for community-based organizations, librarians, museum administrations, education leaders, information professionals, smart city design planners, digital tool developers, policymakers engaged in diversity, researchers, and academicians.

Author : Judith Pintar,David Hopping
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000817973

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Information Science by Judith Pintar,David Hopping Pdf

Information Science: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the multifaceted field of Information Science (IS). Inviting readers to explore a modern field of study with deep historical foundations, the book begins by considering the complexities of the term "information" and the information life cycle from classification to preservation. Each chapter examines a different area within IS, surveying its history, technologies, and practices with a critical eye. This interdisciplinary field incorporates a wide range of approaches which it shares with humanities, social science, and technology fields. What makes IS unique is its emphasis on the connections between information, technology, and society. The need to share information more effectively in response to social, environmental, and biomedical challenges has never been so urgent; the volume discusses the risks as well as benefits that come with the emerging technologies that make it possible. The book also explores how IS, with its long-standing commitment to intellectual freedom and digital inclusion, and its keen attention to the protection of privacy, data ethics, and algorithmic transparency, can contribute to the creation of a more open and equitable society. Information Science: The Basics is essential reading for anyone who wishes to know more about information and the impact it has on our world. It will be particularly useful for anyone intending to study IS at the undergraduate level or considering a shift to a career in the information professions.

Author : Mani, Nandita S.,Cawley, Michelle A.,Jones, Emily P.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781668472569

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Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Libraries by Mani, Nandita S.,Cawley, Michelle A.,Jones, Emily P. Pdf

In recent years, there has been an increased urgency and appeal to examine the impacts of systemic racism in all parts of society, and the field of library and information science is no exception. To actively combat enabling and perpetuating structural racism and white supremacy, libraries across the globe are addressing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) by investing resources, creating initiatives, and engaging in reflection and deep questioning. Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Libraries examines how JEDI initiatives and actions have been incorporated into all aspects of librarianship and various types of libraries. The book serves as a collection of exemplary cases across all settings of librarianship to showcase how this work is being implemented and to provide commentary on implications and future opportunities for growth. Covering key topics such as community, ethics, and inclusive spaces, this premier reference source is ideal for administrators, policymakers, academicians, researchers, scholars, practitioners, librarians, instructors, and students.

Author : Isaac Sserwanga
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031578502

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Wisdom, Well-Being, Win-Win by Isaac Sserwanga Pdf

Author : Paul T. Jaeger,Natalie Greene Taylor,Ursula Gorham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442250529

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Libraries, Human Rights, and Social Justice by Paul T. Jaeger,Natalie Greene Taylor,Ursula Gorham Pdf

Libraries, Human Rights, and Social Justice: Enabling Access and Promoting Inclusion examines the interrelationships between digital literacy, digital inclusion, and public policy, emphasizing the impacts of these policy decisions on the ability of individuals and communities to successfully participate in the information society. It is the first large-scale consideration of digital literacy and digital inclusion as policy problems and provides policy recommendations to promote digital literacy and digital inclusion. This book is intended to help librarians better understand and articulate their roles in promoting human rights and social justice, as well as to educate policymakers, government officials, professionals in other fields, and researchers in other disciplines about the contributions of libraries to human rights and social justice. It explores the intersections of information, human rights, and social justice from a range of perspectives and addresses the differing roles of library institutions (public, school, academic, and special libraries), library professionals, professional organizations, governments, and library patrons. Discussion focuses on the practical side of human rights and avoids most of the philosophical discussions of the term. Similarly, this book emphasizes the practical nature of social justice and the social and societal structures that foster equality. Related issues of digital literacy and digital inclusion are considered as essential to providing information in human rights and social justice contexts. Digital literacy, the ability to use the Internet to meet information, combines with access to the Internet in order to successfully apply the skills of digital literacy is discussed under the topic of digital inclusion. These topics are discussed through legal, policy, social, cultural, and economic lenses. Issues are examined both in terms of efforts to support equity in communities as a whole and the efforts intended to promote equity in specific disadvantaged or marginalized populations, such as the homeless, immigrants, people with disabilities, and the socioeconomically disadvantaged. Many examples of the issues discussed are drawn from the original research that the authors have conducted. The ideas and suggestions in this book should help members of the library community understand where their roles related to human rights and social justice originate, how they fit within the broader policy context, how to improve their related services and practices, and how to advocate for better support of these roles. The authors of this book have been involved in this research for many years and this breadth allows the book to offer comprehensive policy recommendations, solutions, and best practices for an area that is currently extremely fragmented. The writing is at a level to make it useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and policy makers.