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International and Area Studies

San Jose State University

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Book Review On Marxism, China And Globalization (By Xu Changfu), Ian Hunt Jan 2021

Book Review On Marxism, China And Globalization (By Xu Changfu), Ian Hunt

Comparative Philosophy

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Strategies For Engaging In International Librarianship: Misconceptions And Opportunities, Melanie Sellar Jun 2016

Strategies For Engaging In International Librarianship: Misconceptions And Opportunities, Melanie Sellar

School of Information Student Research Journal

Higher education institutions are increasingly formalizing internationalization priorities into their strategic plans. As a result library and information science (LIS) programs are beginning to encourage the inclusion of more international perspectives in student experiences. One means of doing so is by drawing upon international librarianship (IL), an LIS field of study since the 1950s. However, IL is a relatively small field that is not understood well. In order for IL to be studied, practiced, and funded in ways that are appropriate to its potential, this essay revisits the concept of IL, discusses some of its misconceptions, and advocates for more …