Libraries as the Spaces Between Us

作者: James K. Elmborg

DOI: 10.5860/RUSQ.50N4.338

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摘要: Much has been written recently about the “library as place.” This essay approaches question of library space philosophically, arguing that developing commercial attitudes toward leads us away from more productive ways conceiving libraries. A concept called Third Space is introduced, and its relevance to libraries librarianship explored. defined applied various concepts, especially information literacy. The article contends thinking can help librarians develop working with increasingly diverse populations in dynamic contexts.

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