Published In
In the Library with the Lead Pipe
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-8-2012
Subjects
Library science -- Philosophy, Academic librarians, Libraries and community
Abstract
The library community should develop a philosophy of librarianship. In order to do so the community should engage in a dialogue about what we do and why we do it. Our history with the idea of a philosophy of librarianship is long, yet the library community hasn’t resolved the problem of what that philosophy (or philosophies) should be. Engaging in a reflective and philosophically-based practice of librarianship (a praxis of librarianship), one that frames decision-making and library work with the question: “what we do and why we do it?” will enable the library community to have successful conversations with those they serve. As a result, librarians will be invited to participate in important community decision-making efforts, and be able to further impact communities.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/10940
Citation Details
Ford, E. (2012). What do we do and why do we do it? In the Library with The Lead Pipe.
Description
The definitive version can be found In the Library with the Lead Pipe -http://inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2012/what-do-we-do-and-why-do-we-do-it/