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Transformation of library and information management: Decolonization or Indigenization?

Author(s) -

Spencer Lilley

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

ifla journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463

H-Index - 20

eISSN - 1745-2651

pISSN - 0340-0352

DOI - 10.1177/03400352211023071

Subject(s) - indigenization , decolonization , indigenous , sociology , transformation (genetics) , political science , public relations , library science , knowledge management , law , computer science , anthropology , ecology , biochemistry , chemistry , politics , gene , biology

This article considers how colonization has impacted on Indigenous knowledge systems. It discusses the issues that need to be addressed by institutions, library and information professionals, and professional associations to ensure that they are able to meet the needs of the Indigenous people in their communities. The article addresses why this transformation is required and outlines the issues that will need to be changed through a decolonization or indigenization process.

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