
The Internationalization of the Academic Library
Emmett Lombard(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 29. November 2021
Book
Hardback
138 pages
978-0-367-65317-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Internationalization of the Academic Library presents a theoretically informed, empirically grounded analysis of the process of academic library internationalization.
Drawing on interviews with library personnel from around the world, Lombard analyzes internationalization at the departmental level of an academic library. Demonstrating that college and library personnel have positive intentions when it comes to internationalization, the research presented nevertheless reveals little commitment to an intentional, holistic role in the libraries studied. Drawing on internationalization expertise and models of prominent scholars, the book argues that libraries need to be more deliberate in their internationalization efforts and collaborate with other college personnel and departments outside the library. Lombard asserts that internationalization can facilitate a better understanding of the potential for transformation of a library's mission, vision, and policy.
The Internationalization of the Academic Library cuts across the fields of library science and higher education administration, ensuring that the book will appeal to researchers and students working in these disciplines. Library professionals around the world will also find much to interest them within the book.
Drawing on interviews with library personnel from around the world, Lombard analyzes internationalization at the departmental level of an academic library. Demonstrating that college and library personnel have positive intentions when it comes to internationalization, the research presented nevertheless reveals little commitment to an intentional, holistic role in the libraries studied. Drawing on internationalization expertise and models of prominent scholars, the book argues that libraries need to be more deliberate in their internationalization efforts and collaborate with other college personnel and departments outside the library. Lombard asserts that internationalization can facilitate a better understanding of the potential for transformation of a library's mission, vision, and policy.
The Internationalization of the Academic Library cuts across the fields of library science and higher education administration, ensuring that the book will appeal to researchers and students working in these disciplines. Library professionals around the world will also find much to interest them within the book.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-65317-0 (9780367653170)
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Person
Emmett Lombard is a higher education professional in the United States, and currently works at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. His duties include teaching, academic support, and faculty mentoring. His educational background is diverse: History (BA; Pembroke State University, 1994), Library Science (MSLS; Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1995), English (MA; Gannon University, 2005), and Organizational Learning and Leadership (Ph.D.; Gannon University, 2020). This diverse education enables him to engage in interdisciplinary research, with a primary focus on information literacy. He is also fascinated with internationalization and recognizes its relationship with information literacy and academic libraries. He takes education very seriously and considers it a privilege to share his research and insights with others.
Content
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction
2 Why Internationalize?
3 Where Does Internationalization Occur?
4 Who Are the Stakeholders?
5 How to Accommodate Stakeholders
6 Conclusion
Appendices
Index
1 Introduction
2 Why Internationalize?
3 Where Does Internationalization Occur?
4 Who Are the Stakeholders?
5 How to Accommodate Stakeholders
6 Conclusion
Appendices
Index