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Assignment X: Participatory Service in Librarianship—From Transactional to Relational

Participatory service has emerged as a defining philosophy in contemporary librarianship, emphasizing collaboration, shared authority, and meaningful engagement between libraries and their communities. Drawing on Stephens’ framing of the “Age of Participation,” this approach shifts libraries away from transactional service … Continue reading

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