Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship
01 Jan 2014-
TL;DR: The importance of international librarianship and its activity between governmental or non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups of nations has continued to grow with the introduction of the Bologna Process as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: With the introduction of the Bologna Process, the emphasis on the importance of international librarianship and its activity between governmental or non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups of nations has continued to grow. Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups in order to promote, develop, and maintain librarianship and the library profession around the world. This publication is essential for graduate students, researchers, teachers, and LIS administrators in the field of library science.
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TL;DR: As motors of change driving development, public libraries, with their commitment to information provision and access, are crucial to the realization of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainability as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: As motors of change driving development, public libraries, with their commitment to information provision and access, are crucial to the realization of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainabl...
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01 Jan 2015
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the existing digital library curriculum scenario in European Library and Information Science (LIS) schools as well as to find out the preferred DL curriculum contents as rated by the European LIS faculty members.
Abstract: Digital library research has attracted much attention around the world. Much of the research and projects funded by several agencies and governments around the world focus on how DLs can aid education; very few studies and projects are funded that address teaching and learning about digital libraries. There has been very little literature on digital library education in Europe. This chapter explores the existing Digital Library curriculum scenario in European Library and Information Science (LIS) schools as well as to find out the preferred DL curriculum contents as rated by the European LIS faculty members. Survey research methodology is used in this study. Three directories of institutions of higher education in LIS (i.e. IFLA, EUCLID, and BAILER) were consulted to find the potential respondents of the current study. The questionnaire was sent to 159 LIS schools/departments in Europe; of those, 54 LIS schools/ departments participated in this study. The result indicates that the majority of LIS schools/departments have already integrated the concept of digital libraries into their curriculum. A list of preferred content by LIS faculty members for DL education is presented. Comprehensive literature reviews on DL education aspects have been conducted. The findings of the study would help creating a uniform DL curriculum for Europe and other regions of the world.
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26 Feb 2016
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a library manifesto of action for progressive change in support of marginalized and invisible populations in India, which highlights the meaningful role of the library and information science professions in potentially shaping community-wide progressive changes to address the information needs and expectations of underserved populations who are marginalized owing to conservative laws, policies, practices, and politics.
Abstract: Purpose
In India, recently on December 11, 2013, the Supreme Court re-established a ban on gay sex following a four-year period of decriminalization that had helped bring homosexuality out of the closet in this communally conservative country. In the light of such prosecution and denial of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) human rights in India, this chapter presents a library manifesto of action for progressive change in support of this marginalized and “invisible” population.
Methodology/approach
Content analysis of online news articles published during November 14, 2013–January 14, 2014 in The Times of India (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india), one of India’s most popular English newspaper, identifies proactive economic, educational, legal, political, and social actions libraries can adopt as agents of human rights protection to integrate a social justice agenda on behalf of this subjugated population.
Findings
This chapter presents an action-based manifesto consisting of realities experienced by sexual minorities in India and future economic, educational, legal, political, and social actions libraries can take on their behalf.
Research limitations/implications
This research showcases the meaningful role of the library and information science professions in potentially shaping community-wide progressive changes to address the information needs and expectations of underserved populations who are marginalized owing to conservative laws, policies, practices, and politics. It also adopted an innovative strategy in library circles and human rights research of examining online news articles to explore the relevance of the information found in the news covered related to the adoption of an archaic law denying equal rights for sexual minorities in India.
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01 Jan 2014
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors evaluated the publication output and citation pattern of research papers in Social Sciences and Humanities based on the Science Direct Database, exclusively for the period 2006-2010.
Abstract: This chapter evaluates the publication output and citation pattern of research papers in Social Sciences and Humanities based on the Science Direct Database, exclusively for the period 2006-2010. In addition to the analysis of trends in publication, the citation patterns and global publication profiles are emphasized. An extensive attempt has been also made to explore the strengths and weakness of different productive countries, affiliated organizations, and productive researchers considering their respective research productivity. The core findings indicate that the momentum in publication output has increased due to the growing participation of researchers in research and development activities, particularly in the area of social sciences at the global level and more identically in sub-fields such as: Lib. and Inf. Sc.; Sociology; Political Science; and Education.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore international library partnerships from the basics of getting started, including identifying potential partners, non-travel partnering ideas, travel planning tips, and resources, to entering formal, institutionally supported partnerships that feature travel, librarian exchanges, and curricular tie-ins.
Abstract: abstract:This article explores international library partnerships from the basics of getting started, including identifying potential partners, non-travel partnering ideas, travel planning tips, and resources, to entering formal, institutionally supported partnerships that feature travel, librarian exchanges, and curricular tie-ins. Advice, including aligning proposed international partnerships with the mission and goals of one's library and institution, is offered. The authors share real-life experiences of their home libraries (Penn State University and California State University, Fullerton), as well as others.
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01 Jan 2006
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01 Jan 2009
TL;DR: Submitted to and presented at I FLAs preconference for IFLAs Special Interest Group LIS EDUCation in Development countries called "Building Bridges: Connecting the Soul and Spirit of LIS Education in Developing Countries" in Milan, Italy August 19-21, 2009.
Abstract: Submitted to and presented at IFLAs preconference for IFLAs Special Interest Group LIS EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES called "Building Bridges: Connecting the Soul and Spirit of LIS Education in Developing Countries" in Milan, Italy August 19-21, 2009.
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"Collaboration in International and ..." refers methods in this paper
...After the EdLib project was established, meetings and dissemination of both projects were carried out (Kigongo-Bukenya & Musoke, 2011; Landoy & Musoke, 2009)....
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01 Jan 2006
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"Collaboration in International and ..." refers background in this paper
...The knowledge and skills have been acquired over a period of time from various collaborations with librarians in the North (Dewey, 2006; Ford & Schnuer, 2006; Musoke, 2008; Kigongo & Musoke, 2011) and support from Norad, Sida, Carnegie Corporation of New York and other Development partners....
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