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Hope and a Future: Perspectives on the Impact that Librarians and Libraries Have on our World

Hope and a Future: Perspectives on the Impact that Librarians and Libraries Have on our World

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This collection of reflective essays and future-focused research highlights the rewarding and vital profession of being an information professional, covering topics such as the impact of K-12 school librarians, community power of public libraries, and strategies for implementing effective outreach for underserved populations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2021
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited


In a world that frequently raises doubts about the significance of libraries and librarianship, this collection of reflective essays and forward-thinking research highlights the enduring value and relevance of being an information professional. Comprising sixteen chapters authored by library practitioners, researchers, and educators, this book explores a wide range of topics, including the influence of K–12 school librarians on media literacy, the empowering role of public libraries in communities, the transformative impact of collaborative efforts focused on communities, and effective strategies for reaching underserved populations. Through their insightful, vibrant, and occasionally candid viewpoints on the diverse and indispensable roles played by librarians and libraries in our world, the authors convey their deep passion for librarianship and underscore the critical need for ongoing support for libraries.

In a world that frequently raises doubts about the significance of libraries and librarianship, this collection of reflective essays and forward-thinking research highlights the enduring value and relevance of being an information professional. Comprising sixteen chapters authored by library practitioners, researchers, and educators, this book explores a wide range of topics, including the influence of K–12 school librarians on media literacy, the empowering role of public libraries in communities, the transformative impact of collaborative efforts focused on communities, and effective strategies for reaching underserved populations. Through their insightful, vibrant, and occasionally candid viewpoints on the diverse and indispensable roles played by librarians and libraries in our world, the authors convey their deep passion for librarianship and underscore the critical need for ongoing support for libraries.

Weight: 384g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838676421

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