Global Librarianship is a comprehensive course that examines the roles, challenges, and practices of librarianship across diverse cultural, social, and political contexts worldwide. It explores universal principles of librarianship while highlighting regional variations, focusing on how libraries contribute to information access, education, and community building. Students will analyze the impacts of globalization, technology, and international policy on library services through case studies, covering key topics such as information ethics, digital literacy, and social justice. The course aims to equip students with a deep understanding of global library operations and the evolving responsibilities of librarians in a connected world.
Course Units
3