Out Now: October 2024 issue of IFLA Journal
25 November 2024
IFLA Journal is an international journal publishing peer reviewed articles on library and information services and the social, political and economic issues that impact access to information through libraries.
The Journal publishes research, case studies and essays that reflect the broad spectrum of the profession internationally.
IFLA Journal Volume 50, No.3 (October 2024)
The October 2024 issue of the IFLA Journal presents a diverse collection of research articles that underscore the vital roles libraries play in promoting sustainable development, advancing information literacy, and developing community engagement. This issue collectively illustrates the multifaceted roles of libraries in advancing societal goals, enhancing information literacy, and fostering inclusivity and collaboration within institutions and across communities. As libraries continue to adapt to global challenges, their commitment to innovation, sustainability and community engagement remains essential in shaping a more informed and equitable world. As made clear by these articles, there is still much work to be done to advance these ambitions of the LIS professions.
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IFLA Journal. October 2024
The October 2024 issue of the IFLA Journal presents a diverse collection of research articles that underscore the vital roles libraries play in promoting sustainable development, advancing information literacy, and developing community engagement. This issue collectively illustrates the multifaceted...
Contents:
Editorial
Libraries leading the way: Sustainability, information literacy, and community engagement 449
Steve Witt
Original Articles
Leveraging community engagement to contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 11 451
Siviwe Bangani
Assessing the impact of information literacy on farmers’ decision-making processes: A mixed-methods approach 463
Tiplut Wann, Jiarlimon Khongtim and Rudolf Carey Chyne
Organisational and technological factors affecting efficient service delivery in trustworthy digital repositories: A qualitative approach 479
Adeoye Augustine Bamgbose, Masnizah Mohd, Tengku Siti Meriam Tengku Wook and Hazura Mohamed
Mapping the field of global research on data literacy: Key and emerging issues and the library connection 491
Williams E Nwagwu
Green library practices in selected academic libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria 511
Ismail Olatunji Adeyemi, Precious Oluwagbemi Oladayiye, Ayomide Oluwatobilola Odunayo, Bukola Funmilayo Omolokun, Eniola Yusrah Fakorede, Isaac Oriyomi Olayinka and Kennedy Arebamen Eiriemiokhale
Libraries’ roles in media and information literacy education: Obtaining the opinions of South Korean volunteer librarians through the Delphi method 525
Suhyoung Son
Navigating the infodemic maze: Does information literacy reduce the infodemic? 547
Md. Shifat Ul Islam, Md. Anwarul Islam and Gunilla Widén
Individual differences in service quality of university libraries in Bangladesh 562
Md Jahangir Alam, Wares-Ul-Matin and Bilkis Begum
Fostering effective collaboration between library and information science academics and practitioners in Bangladesh: Insights, challenges and recommendations 574
Prodip Roy and Md. Ahasan Habib
From collections to connections in libraries, archives and museums: Do theories meet practice? 591
Małgorzata Kisilowska-Szurmińska, Nanna Kann-Rasmussen, Magdalena Paul, Gabriela Manista, Dorota Pietrzkiewicz and Dorota Grabowska
Transitioning elementary school libraries to joint-use spaces: Insights from organizational learning 605
Pei-Chun Lee
University students’ information literacy skills and impact of training in Bangladesh 620
Taslima Akter and SM Zabed Ahmed
Case Studies
Breaking invisible walls: American Corners’ programmes and strategies for strengthening interreligious dialogue and inclusive peace 633
Roana Marie Flores and Mark Johnyrec Morales
Review Article
IFLA’s role in mobilizing libraries towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: A review 644
Sapna Devi, Dinesh K Gupta and Antonia Arahova
Abstracts 657
IFLA Journal is an international journal publishing peer reviewed articles on library and information services and the social, political and economic issues that impact access to information through libraries. The Journal publishes research, case studies and essays that reflect the broad spectrum of the profession internationally. IFLA Journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
To submit an article please visit IFLA Journal on the SAGE platform.
- Editor: Steven W. Witt
- Frequency: Quarterly
- ISSN: 0340-0352
- eISSN: 1745-2651
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