Hello everyone,
The DEI Task Force for Nursing and Allied Health Resources and Services (NAHRS) is proud to invite you to Professor McGowan's presentation and a discussion on:
Topic: Global Stories on Cultural Diversity in Librarianship – Lessons from Finland
Date: 10 May 2024
Time: 2:00pm Eastern / 1:00pm Central / 11:00am Pacific
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860616389?pwd=NUd0WUp0N2VCRExpaXRhLzREbk9qdz09
Meeting ID: 878 6061 6389
Passcode: nahrs24
Bethany McGowan serves as an Associate Professor of Information Studies within the Libraries and School of Information Studies at Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, IN. Professor McGowan has distinguished herself as a 2023-24 Fulbright Scholar, entrepreneur, and infodemic management consultant on the World Health Organization's Emergency Roster. Her information diplomacy efforts are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on building relationships, fostering cooperation, and promoting peace and stability among nations. Through her multifaceted roles, she remains dedicated to advancing equity, inclusivity, and social justice within the field of information studies and beyond.
Presentation Abstract
Understanding and appreciating cultural diversity is an important component of librarianship as it enables librarians to effectively serve diverse communities, foster inclusivity, and ensure equitable access to information resources and services for all, regardless of background or cultural identity. This presentation offers a compelling narrative of a librarian and associate professor of information studies, who, as a Fulbright Scholar, embarked on a journey to investigate information literacy policy in both the United States and Finland.
Through a blend of comparative analysis and personal encounters, this session sheds light on the striking differences and intriguing parallels between these contrasting cultural landscapes. Spanning from institutional frameworks to societal attitudes, participants will gain insights into the interplay between information literacy and cultural contexts. Focused through the lens of Finland, a country celebrated for its progressive educational ethos and inclusive practices, the presentation provides tangible strategies for fostering cultural sensitivity and diversity within American librarianship. Join us for a global exploration of cultural diversity in librarianship, enriched with compelling narratives and actionable insights derived from the Finnish experience.
If you have any questions, about the speaker presentation, please email John Mokonyama: John.Mokonyama@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu. All are welcome to join.
With best regards,
John Mokonyama, MS, MBA, MSLS, AHIP-D
Medical Librarian
Chair: NAHRS DEI Task Force
Penn Medicine
Chester County Hospital
Tel: 610-431-5204
Fax: 610-696-8411
Email: John.Mokonyama@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu
