{"product_id":"decolonizing-the-public-library-paperback","title":"Decolonizing the Public Library - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Pateman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAngela Meady\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDecolonising the Public Library\u003c\/i\u003e describes the main practical, methodological and theoretical approaches to decolonising 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough 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 decolonisation strategies that can be practically applied to public libraries. Chapters cover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ehistory and theory of racism, settler colonialism and decolonisation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewhat decolonisation means and how it can be applied to public libraries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe impact and outcomes of decolonisation, and how these can be measured\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to respond to the opposition to decolonisation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epractical tips and actions to implement decolonisation in the library.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide is an essential read for librarians looking to learn more about how to decolonise their collection and library as a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Pateman\u003c\/b\u003e worked in public libraries for over 40 years in several different roles ranging from Library Assistant to Chief Librarian. He was Chief Librarian of three library systems in the UK and Chief Librarian and Chief Executive Officer at Thunder Bay Public Library, Canada. John has published a number of books, including Understanding Public Libraries and Reimagining the Public Library. John is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals and a founding member and editorial collective member of Information for Social Change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngela Meady\u003c\/b\u003e was a librarian at the Thunder Bay Public Library, Canada for 37 years and has experience in a variety of fields, including work in corporate and academic libraries and archives. She received the staff-selected Award of Merit from the Thunder Bay Public Library and the Ontario Children's Librarian of the Year award for her advocacy for children and youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48530072109305,"sku":"9781783307685","price":136.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/hQy0C98s5u9781783307685.webp?v=1782298599","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/decolonizing-the-public-library-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}