IFLA congres 'History of Librarianship'
Eén van de werkgroepen binnen IFLA, de International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, legt de focus op 'librarianship'. Daarbij hebben zij aandacht voor de rol van de bibliothecaris, de theorie en de praktijk van het vak, vanuit zowel lokaal, regionaal en internationaal perspectief, met een blik naar het verleden, het heden en de toekomst.
Eind augustus organiseert deze 'Special Interest Group', in samenwerking met de IFLA Rare Books and Manuscripts Section en het Centre Gabriel Naudé een congres rond dit thema in Lyon. Eén van de sprekers is Pierre Delsaerdt, voorzitter van de Vlaamse Erfgoedbibliotheek. Het volledige programma vindt u op de website van het congres.
Abstract
The library profession has existed since ancient times and has undergone many changes. These shifts have been impacted by political, religious, educational, intellectual and cultural history spanning countries and peoples. Throughout its evolution, the profession has found itself both in parallel and at odds with dominant cultural and political forces.
The aim of the conference is to provide a comparative history of librarianship. It will seek to highlight not only the history of practices and motivations driving the profession but to also reflect theoretically on the divergent views among librarians in their role of gatekeepers to knowledge on the one hand and serving specific audiences to facilitate access on the other.
The conference will focus on the following topics:
- The development of library education
- Professional publications
- Theoretical reflections
- The actions and activities of groups and organizations
- Organizational and institutional development
- Discord and continuities that reflect difference between the expectations of librarians and their public
- The role of IFLA and national and international associations
- Internationalization of librarianship
