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Information Injustice and Intellectual Freedom: Polarizing Concepts for a Polarizing Time.

Authors :
Oltmann, Shannon M.
Ndumu, Ana
Knox, Emily J.M.
Burgess, John T.F.
Source :
Proceedings of the Association for Information Science & Technology. Oct2021, Vol. 58 Issue 1, p625-629. 5p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Historically, information professionals have advocated for intellectual freedom, specifically the rights to free speech and expression. The unrestricted flow of information has been foundational to library and information science practice. Yet, free speech at times is protected to the detriment of vulnerable communities. In this panel discussion, four library and information science researchers discuss the scholarly and pragmatic tensions surrounding LIS ethics and anti‐hegemony. Using Chatman's (1996) concept of information poverty and Gibson and Martin's (2019) theory of information marginalization as discursive guides, the panelists will describe how they negotiate ethical principles, information justice, LIS professionalization, and social inclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23739231
Volume :
58
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the Association for Information Science & Technology
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
153009888
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/pra2.514