Perspectives on Libraries as Institutions of Human Rights and Social Justice (Advances in Librarianship, 41)

Academic, public, school, and special libraries are all institutions of human rights and social justice, with an increasingly apparent commitment to equality, to ethical principles based on rights and justice, and to programs that meet needs related to human rights and social justice. Key topics at the intersection of information, human rights, social justice, and technology include information access and literacy, digital inclusion, education, and social services, among many others. Edited by Ursula Gorham, Natalie Greene Taylor, and Paul T. Jaeger, this volume is devoted to the ideals, activities, and programs in libraries that protect human rights and promote social justice. With contributions from researchers, educators, and practitioners from a range of fields, this book is an important resource for library professionals in all types of libraries, a reference for researchers and educators about all types of libraries, and an introduction to those in other fields about the contributions of libraries to human rights and social justice. Front Cover Advances in Librarianship Copyright page Contents Series Editors’ Introduction About This Series About This Volume About the Series Trajectory About the Contributors Volume Editors’ Introduction: “Libraries as Institutions of Human Rights and Social Justice” I. Introduction II. Defining Human Rights and Social Justice in Library Contexts III. Implementing Human Rights and Social Justice in Library Contexts IV. The Perspectives in the Book References Conceptualizing Libraries as Institutions of Human Rights and Social Justice Social Justice Concepts and Public Libraries: A Case Study I. Introduction II. Philosophy and Social Justice A. Public Libraries as Public Service Organizations III. Research Questions IV. Method A. Data Collection B. Sample V. Data Analysis A. BoT Meeting B. Organizational Documents C. Semi-Structured Interviews VI. Limitations VII. Brief Description of Organization VIII. Findings A. The Board of Trustees (BoT) Meeting IX. Strategic Plan X. Interviews A. The Role of Social Justice in the Library XI. The Process of Service Development and Social Justice Concepts XII. Strategic Plan/Organizational Rhetoric Influence XIII. Conclusions References Appendix: Interview Questions Privacy, Intellectual Freedom, and Self-Respect: Technological and Philosophical Lessons for Libraries I. Introduction II. Philosophical Foundations of Self-Respect III. Libraries as Sites for Self-Respect IV. Privacy and Library 2.0 V. Intellectual Freedom, Commercial Services, and Algorithmic Mediation VI. Conclusion References Libraries and Human Rights—Working Together to Reach Our Full Potential I. Learning Commons and Makerspaces II. Collaborations of All Kinds—Within and between School and Public Libraries III. Other Noteworthy Initiatives IV. Conclusion References Library Services to Marginalized Populations Library Services to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): Strategies for More Proactive Approach by Public Libraries in Nigeria I. Introduction II. Public Libraries and Social Exclusion A. Public Libraries in Nigeria III. Internally Displaced Persons—Definition A. IDPs and the Nigerian Context IV. Literature Review V. Methodology VI. Data Presentation and Analysis A. Demographic Information of the Study Population B. Data Presentation and Analysis Section 1 (IDPs) C. Data Presentation and Analysis 2 (Public Libraries) VII. Discussion of Findings VIII. Implications of Findings IX. Conclusion and Recommendations References Public Libraries and Social Inclusion: An Update from South Africa I. Introduction II. Research Methodology III. Review of the Literature A. The Role of Public Libraries 1. Health Information 2. Services to Immigrants 3. Services to People with Visual Impairments 4. Rural Library Services 5. Enhancing Food Security B. Social Exclusion and Inclusion C. Measuring the Public Library’s Contribution to Social Inclusion D. Public Libraries and Social Inclusion in South Africa IV. Policy, Funding, and Progress: South African Public Libraries V. Listserv Survey 2014: Findings and Discussion VI. Case Studies A. South African Library for the Blind () B. Gauteng Province Community Library and Information Services and Atteridgeville Community Library (M. Moroamodishi, perso... C. KwaZulu-Natal Provincial and Public Library and Information Services, Mbazwana Community Library and eThekwini Municipal... VII. Conclusion and Recommendations References Libraries as Agents of Human Rights Protection and Social Justice on Behalf of Sexual Minorities in India: An Action-Based ... I. Introduction II. Human Rights and Social Justice Intersections III. Why Libraries as Agents of HRP and Social Justice IV. The Context of Sexual Minorities in India V. Methodological Approach A. The Dataset B. Search Strategy C. Analytical Framework of Categories D. Data Analysis VI. Findings VII. Discussion VIII. Conclusion References Libraries “Coming Out” in Support of LGBTQIA+ Human Rights and Social Justice I. Preface II. Introduction III. Queer Theory, Information Privilege, and the Williams Institute Report IV. Exploring Some of the Discourse on Libraries Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community V. Case Studies: A Selection of Library Programs/Events for LGBTQIA+ A. United States B. Cross-Border: Canada and United States C. Canada D. Brazil VI. Discussion VII. Conclusion References Appendix A: Terminology Appendix B: Choice of Resources The Prison Law Library: A Fourteenth Amendment Necessity I. Introduction II. Historical Origins of Prison Libraries III. What Is the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and Why Is It Important in the Context of Prison Law Libraries? IV. Establishment of the Law Library Doctrine: What Is Access to the Courts? A. Gilmore v. Lynch B. Bounds v. Smith C. Lewis v. Casey V. Suggestions and Aftermath of the Lewis v. Casey Decisions VI. Conclusion References Human Rights and Social Justice Issues in LIS Professions The Role of the Union in Promoting Social Justice I. Introduction II. Unionization Rates in North America III. Unionization in the Information Sector IV. Union Activity in the Information Sector V. Social Justice Unionism VI. Conclusion References Critical Reflection on Librarianship and Human Rights: A Book and Continuing Endeavor I. Introduction II. Privilege and Position III. Sobering Experiences IV. The Risk Factor V. A Common Project VI. Unease VII. Expectation VIII. Closing Thoughts References Human Rights without Cultural Imperialism I. Introduction II. Three Conceptions of Human Rights III. Cultural Imperialism IV. Jacques Maritain: Human Rights as Practical Principles V. Lessons from Contemporary Human Rights Theory A. First, Second, and Third Generation Rights B. Interdependent and Inseparable C. Tripartate Duties D. Progressive Fulfillment VI. Conclusion and Suggestions for Applying Human Rights to Practice References Archives and Human Rights: Questioning Notions of Information and Access I. Questioning the Information Paradigm II. Questioning Universal Access as Ethical Obligation III. Questioning Information Institutions as Social Good IV. Conclusion References The Social Justice Collaboratorium: Illuminating Research Pathways between Social Justice and Library and Information Studies I. Introduction II. Why a Collaboratorium for Social Justice in LIS? III. Background and Content of Site IV. Technical Specifications A. Community B. Sustainability C. Planned Obsolescence V. Outreach and Building Awareness A. Process B. People C. Promotion D. Value VI. Conclusion References bm_S0065-283020160000041013_nonid3 Selected Publications bm_S0065-283020160000041013_nonid5 Related Conferences ALISE—Association for Library and Information Science Education APALA—Asian Pacific American Librarians Association ASIS&T—Association for Information Science &Technology ARL—Association of Research Libraries BCALA—Black Caucus of the American Library Association iConference—A conference of iSchools IFLA—International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions International Indigenous Librarians Forum—American Indian Library Association of ALA (AILA) supports this International Con... JCLC—Joint Conference of Librarians of Color REFORMA—National Association to Promote Library &Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking SAA—The Society of American Archivists bm_S0065-283020160000041013_nonid7 Sample Curricular Offerings, 2004–2013 2004 2007 2010 2011 2013 Human Rights and Social Justice Issues in LIS Education Counter-Storytelling in the LIS Curriculum I. Introduction II. Diversity and Social Justice in the LIS Curricula III. Counter-Storytelling IV. Counter-Storytelling in the LIS Classroom: The STP Model A. Stock Stories B. Concealed Stories C. Resistance Stories D. Emerging/Transforming stories E. The New Storytellers V. Conclusion References Open Access, Privacy, and Human Rights: A Case Study on Ethics in Library and Information Sciences Education I. Introduction II. Methodology III. Results A. Concern and Awareness 1. Access to Information 2. Open Access and Intellectual Property 3. Responsibilities Towards Individuals and Society 4. Neutrality, Personal Integrity and Professional Skills 5. Privacy, Secrecy and Transparency 6. Colleague and Employer/Employee Relationship B. Interest and Experience 1. Free Access to Information 2. Neutrality and Non-Discrimination 3. Privacy and Transparency C. Human Rights D. Conflict E. Criticisms and Limits IV. Discussion A. Professional and/or Citizen B. Awareness and Action C. #Je suis Charlie V. Conclusion References Raranga te kete aronui: Weaving Social and Cultural Inclusion into New Zealand Library and Information Science Education I. Introduction A. Literature Review 1. Theory 2. Practice 3. LIS Education II. The New Zealand Context III. LIS Education in New Zealand A. Open Polytechnic of New Zealand B. Victoria University of Wellington C. The Wānanga o Raukawa IV. Achievements and Challenges in LIS Education V. Achievements and Challenges in the Library Profession VI. Achievements and Challenges in Library Service A. What Can Other Countries Learn from New Zealand VII. Conclusion References The Role of Students in Diversity and Inclusion in Library and Information Science I. Diversity and Inclusion in LIS Education II. Framework for Learning III. iDiversity IV. Challenges V. Knowledge: Embedding Diversity and Inclusion in the Curriculum VI. Knowledge: iDiversity Events VII. Attitude: Providing Service to Others VIII. Skills: Preparing LIS Students to Be LIS Professionals IX. From Service Learning to Inspiring Others: Every Information Organization Can Have iDiversity X. Conclusion References Conclusion Human Rights, Social Justice, and the Activist Future of Libraries I. Introduction II. Setting the Rights and Justice Agenda for Librarianship III. The Rights and Justice Institution References