An exploration of the value of a collaborative model of collection management for Lanna cultral material in libraries in Northern Thailand

Jarusawat, Piyapat

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An exploration of the value of a collaborative model of collection management for Lanna cultral material in libraries in Northern Thailand

Author(s)

Jarusawat, Piyapat

Issue Date

2015-03-15

Keyword(s)

• cultural informatics
• community informatics
• knowledge management

Abstract

The Lanna region in Upper Northern Thailand has a distinct cultural heritage. Libraries have an important role to manage the collections of such cultural material. Yet following the management practices of developed countries may be inappropriate. Library and information professionals should encourage local people to participate in collection management to meet the needs of Lanna people and manage local knowledge. The aim of the study is to develop a model of community-based collection development model for Lanna cultural material. The objectives of the study are to better understand the nature of Lanna cultural knowledge; explore community beliefs about their culture; investigate information professionals’ expectations about how such material is best managed, and, on this basis, to develop guidelines for a collaborative model of collection development. This study adopts an interpretivist worldview within a critical paradigm to understand the world of Lanna culture and to explore storage, collection, access management, preservation and promotion of it in various libraries. The main approach is case studies underpinned by ethnography and field study.

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iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2015 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

English

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