Posts Tagged ‘neoliberalism’
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Multilingualism, Neoliberalism, and Language Ideologies in Libraries
2020–04–29 | 7 commentsIn BriefThis article calls for a more holistic and inclusive approach to the under-examined issue of language in libraries. It begins by foregrounding language as a category of difference and arguing for its consideration in discussions of access, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By drawing on literature from applied linguistics and library and information studies, it…
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Consultants in Canadian Academic Libraries: Adding New Voices to the Story
2019–10–30 | 1 commentIn Brief The practice of hiring consultants in academic libraries is widespread, but research on the topic is not. We argue that this practice stems from underlying neoliberal ideals that may disenfranchise library workers. This research is the first to include the experiences and perspectives of library employees to better understand the practice of hiring…
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A radical publishing collective: the Journal of Radical Librarianship
2015–03–25 | 2 commentsTags: advocacy, capitalism, copyright, ethics, information ethics, journal, librarianship, neoliberalism, open access, outreach, politics, radical librarianship, radicalism, writingIn Brief: the Journal of Radical Librarianship is a new open-access journal publishing scholarly work in the field of radical librarianship. The focus on critical approaches to librarianship and anti-marketisation of information is reflected not only in our subject matter but in our publishing model, our licensing model, and our organisational practices. We hope to…
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Beyond the Threshold: Conformity, Resistance, and the ACRL Information Literacy Framework for Higher Education
2015–02–25 | 11 commentsTags: ACRL Framework, critical information literacy, critical librarianship, information literacy, neoliberalismThrowback Thursday for July 16, 2015: In the Library with the Lead Pipe welcomes Ian Beilin to our Editorial Board! In honor of Throwback Thursday, we’re highlighting Ian’s recent piece on the ACRL Framework. In Brief: The recently adopted ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education has generated much critique and discussion, including…