Practicing Social Justice in Libraries

Practicing Social Justice in Libraries provides practical strategies, tools, and resources to library and information workers and students who wish to drive change in their classrooms, institutions, and communities and incorporate social justice into their everyday practice. The book showcases the actions information professionals, largely from historically marginalized groups, are taking to create a more socially responsible environment for themselves and their communities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Practicing Social Justice in Libraries is a comprehensive guide that provides practical strategies, tools, and resources to library and information workers, as well as students, who are passionate about driving change in their classrooms, institutions, and communities. The book offers insights from a diverse group of librarians who have extensive experience working in various types of institutions and roles, showcasing their efforts to create a more socially responsible environment for themselves and their communities.

The chapters in this book reflect on personal experiences, best practices for programming, professional development, effective collaboration, building inclusive community partnerships, anti-racist practices in the classroom, and organizational culture. By exploring how and why library workers are incorporating anti-racist and anti-oppressive work into their everyday roles, the book demonstrates that these professionals are increasingly sending messages of protest and advocating for equity, justice, and social change.

Contributors to this book also share their experiences of marginalization and exclusion, reflecting upon the impact that social justice work has on their mental health, careers, and personal lives. This book serves as a valuable resource for library and information workers and students who are seeking practical ways to implement more inclusive practices into their work. It offers a wealth of knowledge and insights that can help them challenge systemic inequalities, promote diversity and inclusion, and create a more equitable and just society.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367764906