Tag Archive for community-led librarianship

Community-Led Librarianship: Resources for the Job-Seeker

by Elinor Crosby, Head Editor, INALJ Nova Scotia Community-Led Librarianship: Resources for the Job-Seeker According to Rangnathan’s fifth law, libraries are growing organisms. This is so relevant right now as more and more libraries and library systems are changing the way they serve their patrons. By placing more emphasis on giving patrons what they want and…

The Case for Community-Led Librarianship

by Christina Wilson, Head Editor, INALJ Alberta The Case for Community-Led Librarianship In a recent presentation by John Pateman, CEO, Thunder Bay Public Library, I learned how public libraries are positioned to become more relevant by adapting community development approaches to library service. Along with his colleague, Ken Williment, Halifax Public Library, Pateman has authored…