Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship

Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship
Author: Chakraborty, Susmita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466643668

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.

International Librarianship at Home and Abroad

International Librarianship at Home and Abroad
Author: Karen Bordonaro
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2017-05-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0081018975

International Librarianship at Home and Abroad examines both the concept and reality of international librarianship. The intent of this book is not to glorify international librarianship, but to instead explore different ways that international librarianship might be understood and practiced. The book seeks to enrich and improve the everyday work done by librarians both at home and abroad in areas such as collection management, library services, and learning styles and techniques. - Describes familiar librarian work, such as resource sharing, weeding and distance reference services - Explores features and how they contribute to, and reflect, international librarianship - Offers further examples on how to incorporate more explicit elements of international librarianship into home library practice

International and Comparative Librarianship

International and Comparative Librarianship
Author: Peter Johan Lor
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 950
Release: 2019-06-17
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110267993

Based on his extensive experience in international librarianship, Peter Johan Lor, South Africa's first National Librarian and a former Secretary General of the IFLA, has written the first comprehensive and systematic overview of international and comparative librarianship. His book provides a conceptual framework and methodological guidelines for the field and covers the full range of international relations among libraries and information services, with particular attention to the international political economy of information, the international diffusion of innovations and policy in library and information services, LIS development and international aid. It concludes with a discussion of the practical relevance and future of international and comparative studies in LIS. See a short interview with Peter Lor on his work https://www.ifla.org/node/92590

Global Librarianship

Global Librarianship
Author: Martin A. Kesselman
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2004-07-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1420030639

Providing new insights into the role of librarianship in an age of socioeconomic, environmental, and political transformation, Global Librarianship illustrates how globally networked environments promote and increase the sharing and dissemination of ideas, information, and solutions to obstacles affecting libraries. This reference showcases methods

Libraries Abroad

Libraries Abroad
Author: United States Information Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1992
Genre: Overseas information libraries, American
ISBN:

IFLA Public Library Service Guidelines

IFLA Public Library Service Guidelines
Author: Christie Koontz
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2010-07-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3110232278

The public library is the prime community access point designed to respond to a multitude of ever-changing information needs. These guidelines are framed to provide assistance to library and information professionals in most situations. They assist to better develop effective services, relevant collections, and accessible formats within the context and requirements of the local community. In this exciting and complex information world it is important for professionals in search of knowledge, information and creative experience to succeed. This is the 2nd edition of The Public Library Service IFLA/UNESCO Guidelines for Development.

Internationalization of Library and Information Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region

Internationalization of Library and Information Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region
Author: Alenzuela, Reysa
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2020-03-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1799822753

Comprehensive internationalization is a strategic process that seeks to align initiatives for globally-oriented and internationally-connected programs that is essential for the attainment of global competitiveness and qualification recognition. Internationalization of higher education has been in broad debate among professionals, and procedures and processes towards desired quality of library and information science (LIS) academic standards are still a continuing discussion among stakeholders. Internationalization of Library and Information Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region is a critical scholarly resource that examines the internationalization of LIS education to promote, develop, and facilitate engagement and mobility of library professionals around the world with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. This book can open doors for greater global engagement and cooperation among LIS schools and professional governing bodies in countries that can mutually benefit and propel development to be on par with European and North American counterparts. While highlighting various topics such as global engagement, curriculum design, and knowledge sharing, this book is ideal for academicians, library professionals, instructional designers, researchers, curriculum designers, librarians, educators, and students.