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Transformative Library and Information Work

Stephen Bales

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  • 162 sidor
  • 2020
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
  • Författare: Stephen Bales
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9780081030110
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 162
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2020-03-18
  • Förlag: Chandos Publishing