Transformative Library and Information Work: Profiles in Social Justice Chandos Information Professional Series | 1 Edition

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Authors: Bales, Stephen,Budzise-Weaver, Tina
ISBN:0081030118
ISBN-13: 9780081030110
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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

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