{"product_id":"decolonizing-the-public-library-john-pateman-9781783307685","title":"Decolonizing the Public Library","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDecolonising the Public Library\u003c\/i\u003e describes the main practical, methodological and theoretical approaches to decolonising public libraries. Using case studies and best practice from Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, the book provides a thorough understanding of the impact and legacy of imperialism, colonialism and neo-colonialism on the structure of the public library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a discussion of the history and role of the public library as an agent of colonialism, this book explores how this paradigm can be reversed through decolonization, setting out anti-racism and decolonisation strategies that can be practically applied to public libraries. Chapters cover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ehistory and theory of racism, settler colonialism and decolonisation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewhat decolonisation means and how it can be applied to public libraries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe impact and outcomes of decolonisation, and how these can be measured\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to respond to the opposition to decolonisation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epractical tips and actions to implement decolonisation in the library.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide is an essential read for librarians looking to learn more about how to decolonise their collection and library as a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Pateman,Angela Meady\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1783307684\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781783307685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Facet Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs","brand":"John Pateman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48114087723263,"sku":"9781783307685","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e560e20f-a0e2-4097-850f-d752a4b06099.jpg?v=1769619037","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/decolonizing-the-public-library-john-pateman-9781783307685","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}