{"id":47629,"date":"2017-11-01T09:03:01","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T13:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=47629"},"modified":"2018-05-24T16:16:29","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T20:16:29","slug":"brock-librarian-explores-internationalization-in-new-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2017\/11\/brock-librarian-explores-internationalization-in-new-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Brock librarian explores internationalization in new book"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an era of intensifying internationalization in higher education, Karen Bordonaro is exploring the evolving role librarians play.<\/span><\/p>\n

In her latest book, <\/span>International Librarianship at Home and Abroad<\/span><\/em>, the librarian liaison at Brock\u2019s James A. Gibson Library examines libraries and reinforces their position as an integral part of international efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n

The book was informed by personal experience \u2014 Bordonaro commutes daily to campus from her home in western New York \u2014 and a survey of 300 librarians from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the third in a series of books written by Bordonaro with an internationalization theme. She works extensively with international students and scholars as a liaison librarian, while also working part time as a Brock ESL instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis book was about turning the lens to my colleagues to find out what they think it means to be an international librarian,\u201d said the 35-year veteran of the profession, who has been working at Brock since 2006.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her research affirmed internationalization goes beyond the \u201cglamorized image of working abroad\u201d and includes work that is done in one\u2019s own country as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe can practise internationalization at home,\u201d she said. \u201cThat opens it up to more people, not just those who have the time, money, ability and research support to go abroad.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Achieving that global mission at home is possible by supporting exchange students, whether they are studying at a local institution or visiting another country, and by hosting and mentoring librarians from abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

Libraries \u201cconnect people and resources across boundaries,\u201d said Bordonaro, and their role in internationalization is just starting to be understood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many librarians see international students as a special population that may require more support with library services, but few know exactly how to offer that assistance, she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bordonaro is hopeful the book will provide some direction, while helping librarians to reframe the way they think about their profession.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWith so many international students coming to Canada, there are huge opportunities for librarians to become more involved in thinking beyond our own local circumstances,\u201d she said. \u201cThis is a home away from home in many ways for students. We want them to feel comfortable here, we want to provide them with good service and we want the rest of the University community to know we have a role to play as well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

International Librarianship at Home and Abroad<\/span><\/em> is available in Brock\u2019s library and at the Campus Store.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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