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Decolonizing the Public Library de John Pateman

Decolonizing the Public Library

Autor John Pateman, Angela Meady
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 7 mai 2026
Decolonising the Public Library describes the main practical, methodological and theoretical approaches to decolonising public libraries. Using case studies and best practice from Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, the book provides a thorough understanding of the impact and legacy of imperialism, colonialism and neo-colonialism on the structure of the public library.
Through a discussion of the history and role of the public library as an agent of colonialism, this book explores how this paradigm can be reversed through decolonization, setting out anti-racism and decolonisation strategies that can be practically applied to public libraries. Chapters cover:
  • history and theory of racism, settler colonialism and decolonisation
  • what decolonisation means and how it can be applied to public libraries
  • the impact and outcomes of decolonisation, and how these can be measured
  • how to respond to the opposition to decolonisation
  • practical tips and actions to implement decolonisation in the library.
This practical guide is an essential read for librarians looking to learn more about how to decolonise their collection and library as a space.
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ISBN-13: 9781783307692
ISBN-10: 1783307692
Pagini: 224
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: Facet Publishing
Colecția Facet Publishing

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Introduction Section One: Background and Theory 1. Racism and Anti Racism 2. Settler Colonialism 3. Decolonisation Section Two: Putting Ideas into Action 1. The Needs Based Library 2. Impact and Outcomes 3. Resistance and Evaluation Conclusion and Ways Forward

Notă biografică

John Pateman worked in public libraries for over 40 years in several different roles ranging from Library Assistant to Chief Librarian. He was Chief Librarian of three library systems in the UK and Chief Librarian and Chief Executive Officer at Thunder Bay Public Library, Canada. John has published a number of books, including Understanding Public Libraries and Reimagining the Public Library. John is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals and a founding member and editorial collective member of Information for Social Change.
Angela Meady was a librarian at the Thunder Bay Public Library, Canada for 37 years and has experience in a variety of fields, including work in corporate and academic libraries and archives. She received the staff-selected Award of Merit from the Thunder Bay Public Library and the Ontario Children's Librarian of the Year award for her advocacy for children and youth.

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Decolonising the Public Library describes the main practical, methodological and theoretical approaches to decolonising public libraries. This practical guide is an essential read for librarians looking to learn more about how to decolonise their collection and library as a space.