Decolonizing the Public Library
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Product details:
- Edition number 1
- Publisher American Library Association
- Date of Publication 20 April 2026
- ISBN 9781783307685
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages224 pages
- Size 229x152 mm
- Weight 454 g
- Language English 700
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Long description:
Decolonizing the Public Library describes the main practical, methodological and theoretical approaches to decolonizing 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 decolonization strategies that can be practically applied to public libraries. Chapters cover
- history and theory of racism, settler colonialism and decolonization;
- what decolonization means and how it can be applied to public libraries;
- the impact and outcomes of decolonization, and how these can be measured;
- how to respond to the opposition to decolonization; and
- practical tips and actions to implement decolonization in the library.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Section One: Background and Theory
- Racism and Anti Racism
- Settler Colonialism
- Decolonisation
Section Two: Putting Ideas into Action
- The Needs Based Library
- Impact and Outcomes
- Resistance and Evaluation
Conclusion and Ways Forward
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