Library and Information Sciences in Arctic and Northe Studies (Springer Polar Sciences)

by: Spencer Acadia (Editor)

Publisher: Springer
Edition: 2024th

Publication Date: May 18, 2024

Language: English

Print Length: 391 pages

ISBN-10: 3031547144

ISBN-13: 9783031547140

Book Description

The role of library and information sciences (LIS) in, for, and about Arctic and Northe studies is underexplored. This book examines the intersection of LIS and Arctic/Northe scholarship, research, and study by considering the Arctic and North as a global information-knowledge society; demonstrates practical and applied ways that librarians, archivists, curators, and other information scholars and professionals can participate and have participated in real activities within Arctic and Northe environments; explains how LIS – as a discipline focused on data, information, and knowledge – has a significant role to play in Arctic and Northe endeavours; and emphasises the inter-/multi- disciplinary nature of what are Arctic studies and Northe studies and the placement of LIS into that structure. Even though LIS has historically been overlooked in Northe and Arctic matters, this book suggests that LIS is in a remarkable position to add value to future Arctic/Northe studies. Thisbook is of interest to scientists, researchers, scholars, educators, professionals, and students globally working in Northe and Arctic contexts and/or with Northe and Arctic pursuits in mind.
The role of library and information sciences (LIS) in, for, and about Arctic and Northe studies is underexplored. This book examines the intersection of LIS and Arctic/Northe scholarship, research, and study by considering the Arctic and North as a global information-knowledge society; demonstrates practical and applied ways that librarians, archivists, curators, and other information scholars and professionals can participate and have participated in real activities within Arctic and Northe environments; explains how LIS – as a discipline focused on data, information, and knowledge – has a significant role to play in Arctic and Northe endeavours; and emphasises the inter-/multi- disciplinary nature of what are Arctic studies and Northe studies and the placement of LIS into that structure. Even though LIS has historically been overlooked in Northe and Arctic matters, this book suggests that LIS is in a remarkable position to add value to future Arctic/Northe studies. Thisbook is of interest to scientists, researchers, scholars, educators, professionals, and students globally working in Northe and Arctic contexts and/or with Northe and Arctic pursuits in mind.