Indigenous librarianship: Theory, practices, and means of social action

Gosart, Ulia

doi:10.1177/0340035221991861

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“…The literature of Indigenous librarianship addresses Indigenous perspectives on library services by and for Indigenous people (Burns et al, 2010;Gosart, 2021;Makanani, 2011;Roy, 1999Roy, , 2002Roy & Hogan, 2010;Williams, 1999). Defined by Burns et al (2010) (Komeiji et al, 2021).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Information as a relation: Defining Indigenous information literacy

Littletree,

Andrews,

Loyer

2023

JIL

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Informed by relationality and reciprocity, Indigenous librarians who teach play a key role in creating learning opportunities for students to gain information literacy (IL) skills and become better users and creators of information. Through unstructured interviews with seven Indigenous librarians, we find that Indigenous identity and ways of knowing based on relationality and reciprocity are key components shaping the pedagogy of Indigenous librarians, as it informs the ways they enact accountability, build relationships, set boundaries, and practice care. Through this work, we offer a definition of Indigenous information literacy, which is the ability to use information and create or gain knowledge, while practicing the Indigenous concepts of relationality, reciprocity, and respect. This work lays the groundwork for further explorations of relationality, kinship, and Indigenous ways of knowing in information literacy and Indigenous librarianship.

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Information as a relation: Defining Indigenous information literacy

Littletree,

Andrews,

Loyer

2023

JIL

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“…Este saber está fundamentado sob as bases do conhecimento vivo (living knowledge) (GOSART, 2021). As relações ancestrais entre os fios vitais das diferentes existências tecem as redes que estruturam o conhecimento indígena.…”

Section: Biblioteconomia Indígena: Ancestrais Contemporâneosunclassified

Biblioteconomia Indígena: tramas encantadas pela Terra Viva

Menezes

2023

Encontros Bibli

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Objetivo: (Re)situar a Biblioteconomia e as bibliotecas para além das fronteiras desencantadas do Ocidente e das suas “unidades de conteúdo”, a partir de duas proposições de origem indígena: i) o conhecimento vivo do mundo é o plano epistêmico de orientação da Biblioteconomia indígena (Indigenous Librarianship) e, ii) a terra é a biblioteca dos povos indígenas. Método: o equívoco controlado é o método do texto. Ele está articulado com a agenda metodológica indígena de pesquisa e os pressupostos do perspectivismo ameríndio e do multinaturalismo indígena, elos configuradores do cogito canibal e da autodeterminação dos povos originários. Resultado: A gramática transformacional dos povos indígenas, encantada pela terra, desconcerta e altera os planos de configuração da teoria clássica da Biblioteconomia e do imaginário objetivista e desencantado dos saberes ocidentais. O conhecimento vivo e ancestral da terra, corpos e línguas se apresenta como um feixe contemporâneo capaz de reencantar o mundo biblioteconômico através de um resgate historiográfico de longa duração das práticas “bibliotecárias” dos povos indígenas. Conclusões: A vida é o néctar do pensamento indígena. Instalar-se no espaço do equívoco entre os nativos e nós, e encaracolar-se, é a tarefa tradutora e conclusiva deste texto. Traduzir não para silenciar o outro ao presumir uma univocidade originária e uma redundância última entre o que ele e nós estamos dizendo, mas, ao avesso, trata-se de fazer morada no pensamento indígena biblioteconômico para que ele enquanto língua originária deforme, descolonize, subverta e transforme os destinos e as geografias conceituais da nossa língua bibliotecária, documentária, informacional e além.

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“…While libraries do privilege printed publications, much work has been done (in North America, Australia, and New Zealand/Aotearoa) through indigenous librarianship to think about the appropriate ways to repatriate indigenous knowledge and cultural creations, or collect, describe, and preserve them, generally through the active involvement of the communities themselves (Burns et al, 2009;Gosart, 2021). As regards the bulk of library collections, it remains the case that Western scientific knowledge is a highly successful epistemic system, and it is appropriate that libraries within global North contexts do make A holistic decolonial lens for LIS access to this as a priority.…”

Section: Librarianshipmentioning

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A holistic decolonial lens for library and information studies

Jiménez

Vannini

Cox

2022

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PurposeThe aim of this paper is to introduce a holistic decolonial lens for Library and Information Studies (LIS). As such it centres in the following questions: what does decolonisation mean in the context of LIS? How can a holistic approach help improve our understanding of the field?Design/methodology/approachThis is a conceptual paper that draws on theoretical analysis and discussion with in-depth examination of two cases of librarianship and information for development.FindingsThe paper presents a decolonial framework for interpreting and comprehending LIS-specific issues. As a result, we believe it is critical to recognise three interconnected types of colonial legacies and identify ways in which LIS academics and practitioners can consider these in the context of their research and work.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper introduces a holistic framework for thinking about decoloniality in the LIS discipline. Further work should consider how this framework can be useful for other LIS fields.Practical implicationsThe framework is of practical significance for LIS academics and practitioners who wish to take a decolonial approach to their research and thinking. We provide questions intended to lead to action.Originality/valueThe paper provides a holistic decolonial approach to critically reflect on research and teaching practices in the context of LIS.

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Indigenous librarianship: Theory, practices, and means of social action

Cited by 10 publications

References 33 publications

Information as a relation: Defining Indigenous information literacy

Information as a relation: Defining Indigenous information literacy

Biblioteconomia Indígena: tramas encantadas pela Terra Viva

A holistic decolonial lens for library and information studies

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