Critical Issues in Library and Information Sciences and Services

The Critical Issues in Library and Information Sciences and Services series takes a critical approach to the exploration of topics, issues, and problems within the discipline and practice of LIS.

While libraries are often idealized as external pillars of knowledge and community, this series reveals a different side of LIS, one that calls for inward attention to itself and its own complex, internal conditions. An essential, even if sometimes uncomfortable, read, the titles within this series situate LIS as the object of criticism and critique by challenging traditional perspectives and practices within, as well as recognizing and acknowledging the problematic issues of, the profession and discipline.

Aimed at LIS students and working LIS professionals internationally, the diverse titles in this series are written in an accessible and engaging way to inform and educate readers about contemporary - and, at times, controversial - issues by way of critical analysis, evaluation, and commentary. This series explores and exposes, as well as recommends transformative action toward, a wide variety of issues within LIS, challenging LIS students and professionals worldwide to reimagine both the discipline and profession by viewing the current and future state of LIS through a critical lens.

To discuss proposing a book title for this series, please visit the website for the series editor, Spencer Acadia: https://www.spenceracadia.com/critical-lis, for more information.