Collection development and management literature of the past seven years reveals distinct
trends among issues, philosophy, and practice. Digital age themes reflect the increasingly …

Purpose–This paper seeks to outline the central role of concepts in the knowledge universe,
and the intertwining roles of works, instantiations, and documents. In particular the authors …

Praxis, in Marxist terms, refers to the process of applying theory through practice to develop
more informed theory and practice, specifically as it relates to social change. The …

Since the first public library opened in Boston in 1854, librarians have believed libraries can
play a central role in the preservation of pluralist democracy by supporting the development …

This case study examines social influences in collection development. It shows that
individuals' ideologies and political agenda shape their impression of user needs and their …

The author argues that trends in library literature mask the inherently patriarchal aspects of
reference services. Through the critical educational theories of Paulo Freire and others, it is …

Demand (or patron) driven acquisitions—DDA or PDA—is a method of monograph (mainly
ebooks) purchasing that allows libraries to offer a wide range of content to their patrons but …

Experts present proven methods and techniques for studying about or in Africa! Research,
Reference Services, and Resources for the Study of Africa helps you steer clear of …

Current debates within librarianship around intellectual freedom echo debates in broader
society around free speech, cancel culture, and" culture war". This thesis argues that, far …

Using the" Public Library Catalog (PLC)" as an example, we show how a well-respected
collection development tool contains ideological frames. Graduate students at a library …