My philosophy of academic librarianship rudy leon from his blog, deepening the conversation thinking about questions of authority, technology, learning, and 2. Ive always tried to avoid using the phrase philosophy when it comes to thinking about librarianship precisely because of the pejorative connotations that philosophy is a bunch of theoretical abstractions that have nothing to do with practice. On defining library and information science as applied philosophy of. Jal provides a forum for authors to present research findings and, where applicable, their practical applications and. As a superintendent for the hospital for gentlewomen in distressed circumstances. This statement is the foundation for and driving force behind the vision and plan of the school librarian the understanding of the essential nature of the library program to student achievement and success. Its study is based on a systematic theory that delineates and supports the skills that characterize the profession. The philosophy of librarianship should provide in index to the ideals of the society. 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. However, many sources that explore the connections between christian faith and the information professions fail to acknowledge the existence of prior discourse on the subject. Introduction to public librarianship, third edition ala store. The task of writing an introduction to librarianship as a discipline, as a profession. This introductory textbook presents christian philosophical and theological approaches to ethics.
Feb 11, 2008 my colleagues, my community, and my campus play intrinsic roles in manifesting my philosophy of librarianship. The paper is based on the literature and explores the significant shift in the philosophy of librarianship. Pdf librarianship and the philosophy of information researchgate. Each chapter follows a similar format, with an introductory section, a number of. The pdf file contains the conference notebook insert pp. Philosophy, law, and code of ethics for filipino librarianship 1. A philosophy of librarianship 1949 internet archive. Librarianship thus can be a great profession for those who enter it with the seriousness of purpose. It is a new kind of library that is not limited to any point in space or stretch of time. Library science often termed library studies, bibliothecography, library economy, and informatics is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries. Combining their expertise in philosophy and theology, the authors explain the beliefs, values, and practices of various christian ethical viewpoints, addressing biblical teachings as well as traditional ethical theories that contribute to informed moral decisionmaking. They also provide resources and services that can offer opportunities to support literacy and. Journal of library history, philosophy, and comparative librarianship, vol. Libraries give opportunities for society to gain knowledge and culture.
Introduction to public librarianship, third edition ala. I should mention that this is a very specifically located philosophy, and i think it would be very difficult to translate this approach from smaller teachingcentered colleges to research 1 or other institutional types. This is a great organizer that can be used to gather book information while reading. Librarianship is a social process based on the librarians service, devotion, and belief in the value of the library to its public collison, r. Pdf on jan 1, 2001, ken herold and others published librarianship and the philosophy of information find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for example, a recent version of adobe acrobat reader. Journal of library history, philosophy, and comparative. My philosophy of academic librarianship deepening the. The library community should develop a philosophy of librarianship. This has the potential for empowering the people themselves to act with enlightened humane selfinterest. Journal of library history, philosophy, and comparative librarianship. Aug 10, 2015 librarianship, to me, seemed to hold a weight and purpose greater than doing something like working for a financial firm or government agency.
Abstract by definition, a research study explores new intellectual territory yet builds on previous inquiry that has led up to it. Situating and sustaining librarianship in the age of the new public philosophy, by john e. The passive role of librarian as a custodian and conservator. International librarianship at home and abroad examines both the concept and reality of international librarianship. As librarians at public libraries, universities, colleges, and community colleges, our philosophies are distinct yet overlapping in ways that may shed further light on what a single philosophy of librarianship might look like. I believe that libraries play a very important role in society. Philosophy of librarianship research papers academia. The stated aim of the book is to cover the philosophy and theory of librarianship, as well as practical aspects of the profession such as tools and technologies.
As a result, we would like to use this editorial to share our own personal philosophies of librarianship. Mar 19, 2020 my philosophy of academic librarianship rudy leon from his blog, deepening the conversation thinking about questions of authority, technology, learning, and 2. The purpose of introduction to librarianship is to set forth some of the most fundamental elements of librarianship in sufficient detail to help the student acquire a foundation of historical background, an understanding of major library objectives, services, and needs, and an appreciation of librarianship as a profession and a career which. This section deals with the philosophy of research and research methodology. The stated aim of the book is to cover the philosophy and theory of. This is a relatively new concept in the field of librarianship and it has, as its precedent, the teaching philosophy statement which is a personal mission statement for those committed to teaching. Your philosophy of librarianship defining excellence in academic. There is a nucleus of all social activities and the philosophy of such an institution should be compatible with the ideal of his society, because it has been created for the society and by the society. Library philosophy and practice ejournal libraries at. Lpp publishes articles exploring the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory behind it. Philosophy of librarianship librarianship ucf research guides.
The paper shows an active contribution and sharing of knowledge by librarians and users of web 2. Ive heard that many education majors are asked to develop a philosophy of teaching prior to searching for jobs, but until recently i didnt think to do this for myself. Philosophical and logical in its approach, it is intended to provide solid ground and unity for professional practice. Policies collaborative librarianship university of denver. Data for these files was selected in february 2019. Situating and sustaining librarianship in the age of the new public philosophy by john e. Click download or read online button to get understanding community librarianship book now. For users desiring enhanced functionality, lcc is included in the webbased subscription product, classification web. Jan 26, 2008 i was asked to write one page about my personal philosophy of librarianship for a job application. By definition, a research study explores new intellectual territory yet builds on previous inquiry that has led up to it. I was asked to write one page about my personal philosophy of librarianship for a job application. It is understood that the current state of technology of adobes portable document format pdf is such that. The latest versions of adobe reader do not support viewing pdf files within firefox on mac os and if you are using a modern intel mac, there is no official plugin for viewing pdf files within the browser window.
Ethics of librarianship pdf library science librarian. Award for excellence in librarianship of accomplishments. Now, by a philosophy of librarianship i dont mean some fully worked out metaphysical system about the nature of librarianship s role in the universe. Many librarians develop a personal philosophy or approach to their work. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us. As a librarian then, it is necessary to adapt and to quickly assimilate new ideas and information. The open library provides an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in libraries and their future in cyberspace. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 154k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. The journal of academic librarianship, an international and refereed journal, publishes articles that focus on problems and issues germane to college and university libraries. Librarianship philosophy statement a library at its best is the heartbeat of the school, the nucleus, the focus vkelly, 2009. Sep 04, 2012 as a new librarian, i havent given much thought to these questions in relation to creating a philosophy of librarianship. Defining excellence in academic librarianship at usc deal. Our history with the idea of a philosophy of librarianship is long, yet the library community hasnt resolved the problem of what that philosophy or philosophies should be. This book reappraises the relationship between the library and its communities through an examination of the rise and decline of community librarianship.
The author has assembled a database of more than 450 sources that discuss topics such as. And ive realized, too, that even if you dont have a fullyworked out philosophy of librarianship, youre unconsciously applying one in your work. David lankes offers a guide to this new landscape for practitioners. You can linger, sprint, and return to the contents of your choice, and no one will tell you times.
Examination copies are available for instructors who are interested in adopting this title for course use put simply, there is no text about public librarianship more rigorous or comprehensive than mccooks survey. Philosophies of librarianship ive had a couple experiences recently that have made me realize how much our philosophies of librarianship impact our professional practice. She used it to her advantage in her tireless work with policy change in regard to human rights. As librarians at public libraries, universities, colleges, and community colleges, our philosophies are distinct yet overlapping in ways that may shed further light on what a. In order to do so the community should engage in a dialogue about what we do and why we do it. University librarianshipnotes on its philosophy danton college. View philosophy of librarianship research papers on academia. About the library of congress classification pdf files. My colleagues, my community, and my campus play intrinsic roles in manifesting my philosophy of librarianship.
Librarianship is, definitely, an occupation, which demands specialized knowledge and skills. Andre cossettes humanism and libraries is a concise but rigorous investigation into the foundations of librarianshipits definition and its aims. The part i could play through academic librarianship, to further students research understandings and capabilities, seemed more important to me than the idea of possibly doing anything elseand i. For this reason alone, i believe that libraries play a fundamental role in society.
Of course there are quantitative measures and assessments where we can attempt to measure the value of libraries and our worth as librarians, but on a much smaller scale it can also be helpful to develop or revise a personal philosophy of librarianship. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 333k, or click on a page image below. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Pdf librarianship and the philosophy of information. The head, philosophy library and humanities librarian will develop, promote, and support innovative digital scholarship services. This book is available in ebook format for libraries and individuals through aggregators and other distributorsask your current vendor or contact us for more information. In reading statements of librarianship philosophy from librarians who serve in different capacities and work in different types of libraries, there are common themes that arise, most frequently instruction, access, and intellectual freedom. Librarianship and the philosophy of information unl digital. As a new librarian, i havent given much thought to these questions in relation to creating a philosophy of librarianship. An essay on the philosophy of librarianship by andre cossette and translated by rory litwin. He describes a new librarianship based not on books and artifacts but on knowledge and learning. Andy burkhardts philosophy of librarianship the maxim that guides me in my career as a librarian is forward. Librarianship, to me, seemed to hold a weight and purpose greater than doing something like working for a financial firm or government agency. International librarianship at home and abroad download.
I have loved learning about the library and all of the things that it encompasses there are more responsibilities. Philosophy of librarianship librarianship ucf research. Librarianship and the philosophy of information by ken r. Mar 05, 2014 philosophies of librarianship ive had a couple experiences recently that have made me realize how much our philosophies of librarianship impact our professional practice. Nightingale was a change agent in her own right and seemed to be able to do so without compromise. This page provides printready pdf files of library of congress classification schedules. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 154k. Such an assessment can be first formulated in our statement of philosophy of academic librarianship. Understanding community librarianship download ebook pdf. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. A statement of philosophy of academic librarianship presents a capsule. The intent of this book is not to glorify international librarianship, but to instead explore. Introduction to public librarianship, third edition. Philosophy, law, and code of ethics for filipino librarianship.
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