Globalizing the Library

Laugesen, Amanda

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“…It shapes preferences and influences the international community by attracting the global public through culture, values and ideals, utilizing galleries, libraries, archives and museums (Bell, 2022;Mariano, , 2022Nye, 2004Nye, , 2021. In the USA, libraries have traditionally been used as instruments for government and non-governmental institutions to build relations and influence foreign public opinion (Barnhisel and Turner, 2010;Chambers, 2016;Laugesen, 2019;Snow and Cull, 2020;Witt, 2014b). Libraries have served as tools for furthering US foreign policies and disseminating American culture and liberal values such as peace and democratic ideals, particularly during the Second World War and Cold War periods, using resources such as reading rooms, books, magazines and cultural programmes (Becker, 2004;Cull, 2008;Laugesen, 2010;Maack, 2001;Prieto, 2013;Richards, 2001;Robbins, 2007).…”

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“…Libraries have served as tools for furthering US foreign policies and disseminating American culture and liberal values such as peace and democratic ideals, particularly during the Second World War and Cold War periods, using resources such as reading rooms, books, magazines and cultural programmes (Becker, 2004;Cull, 2008;Laugesen, 2010;Maack, 2001;Prieto, 2013;Richards, 2001;Robbins, 2007). American librarians and professional library associations also spearheaded 20th-century library modernization initiatives (Laugesen, 2019;Richards, 2001) and established international library standards, international partnerships and networks to help improve libraries worldwide (Kraske, 1985;Lee and Bolt, 2016;Lor, 2019;Mattson and Hickok, 2018;Munson and Thompson, 2018;Witt, 2014a).…”

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Understanding US library diplomacy practices in the 21st century

Mariano

2023

IFLA Journal

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This exploratory case study delves into the views and perspectives of 17 US library experts involved in 21st-century library diplomacy practices. Using the template analysis, four main themes of library diplomacy are identified: (1) the actors showed implicit and explicit roles in diplomatic involvement; (2) the main objective of library diplomacy was to facilitate knowledge dialogue; (3) the strategies aimed to foster cultural humility; and (4) the actors viewed digitalization as a significant instrument in international library work. This research offers significant insights into the less explored topic of library diplomacy, particularly when 21st-century libraries are challenged concerning global issues relating to freedom of information; the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility; and sustainability efforts. Library diplomacy is more critical than ever to be at the forefront of establishing dialogue around the world. The study encourages further investigation of library diplomacy practices in a variety of geographical and international contexts.

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Understanding US library diplomacy practices in the 21st century

Mariano

2023

IFLA Journal

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“…Contrastingly, considering its century-long history, all but two IFLA presidents were from Europe or North America. Furthermore, "international librarianship"-a subarea of LIS research and practice focusing on international issues-is a term often used to describe the activities of American or British librarians outside of their home country (Bordonaro, 2017;Laugesen, 2019). While not necessarily rooted in intentional suppression, these distinctions indicate invisible barriers that inhibit diverse groups and knowers from engaging with the international LIS scene.…”

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Epistemicide Beyond Borders

Yeon,

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Youngman

et al. 2023

IJIDI

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This conceptual research examines epistemic injustices in library and information science (LIS) due to the power imbalance between Western and non-Western LIS curricula, theory, and practice. It is equally critical to consider the presence of epistemic injustices in adjacent LIS domains (e.g., classification, preservation, digital scholarship); for if we work to prioritize access or digitize materials without considering historical oppression, we are at risk of perpetuating these same injustices. In this work, we utilize the concept of epistemic harm to understand the international dimension of epistemic injustice. This paper introduces the concept of critical international librarianship, which we define as recognizing, examining, critiquing, and subverting the power structures and hegemonies in library and information systems that exist among two or more nations in practice, pedagogy, and research. Critical international librarianship serves as an intervention for epistemic injustices. It provides a direction for the practitioners and researchers who pursue critical international librarianship to move toward a long-overdue epistemic justice in international LIS.

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“…Libraries, museums and cultural centers have long been used as foreign policy platforms and instruments for cultural diplomacy (Barnhisel and Turner, 2010; Chambers, 2016; Grincheva, 2019a; Laugesen, 2019; Snow and Cull, 2020). As foreign policy tools, libraries and museums have served as cultural ambassadors facilitating exchange of ideas, culture and knowledge (Grincheva, 2019a; Laugesen, 2019; Snow and Cull, 2020). Foreign policy is a set of actions, rules, visions and goals of a nation-state that guides, positions and situates its national interests and principles within the international environment (Cooper et al , 2013; Morin and Paquin, 2018).…”

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Libraries, museums and cultural centers in foreign policy and cultural diplomacy: a scoping review

Mariano

Vårheim

2021

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PurposeLibraries, museums and cultural centers have long served as cultural ambassadors and foreign policy instruments, bridging diplomatic relationships among nation-states and institutions. The purpose of this scoping review is to ascertain and understand the emerging areas of research on libraries, museums and cultural centers in foreign policy and cultural diplomacy within broader research paradigms of international relations, social sciences, education and library and information studies by systematically mapping key concepts and identifying the types of studies and knowledge gaps.Design/methodology/approachUsing the Joanna Briggs Institute’s (JBI) Manual for Evidence Synthesis, relevant peer-reviewed journal articles, books and book chapters that were published over a wide time period in any language from various databases were systematically examined. Two reviewers worked independently to extract the data and reached a consensus regarding the inclusion criteria using the JBI’s data charting template.FindingsIn total, 6,436 citations were screened, and 57 documents were identified as eligible for inclusion. The following sequences were reviewed and explored: study characteristics, theoretical approaches and research themes. The research themes were grouped into broader ones that included goals, actors, strategies and instruments. Finally, the concentration and clusters of ideas and gaps that emerged in the identified studies were investigated, resulting in a discussion of the recommendations and directions for future research.Originality/valueThis first scoping review is a useful tool for investigating the changing and novel roles of libraries, museums and cultural centers in cultural diplomacy and foreign policy. Although substantial work exists on the topic, the potential remains for interdisciplinary research to challenge and extend the current knowledge about cultural diplomacy practices in libraries, museums and cultural centers.

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Globalizing the Library

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Understanding US library diplomacy practices in the 21st century

Understanding US library diplomacy practices in the 21st century

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Libraries, museums and cultural centers in foreign policy and cultural diplomacy: a scoping review

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