COLUMN: BEST OF THE LITERATURE Beyond cultural competency: Indigenous knowledge sovereignty in academic libraries Caelin Ross ASU Library, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Indigenous knowledge sovereignty marks a transformative shift in academic librarianship, moving beyond cultural competency toward practices that center Indigenous self-determination, community authority, and epistemic sovereignty. Recent scholarship exposes how well-meaning diversity initiatives often continue colonial patterns of extraction and control. This review features scholarship from Indigenous and ally voices that bridges the gap between rhetoric and action, offering models grounded in relational practice, ethical stewardship, and structural change. These articles do not offer checklists, but require ongoing commitment to repair and reconciliation. public services Quarterly 2026

In our latest #BestOfTheLiterature column, @caelinross.bsky.social compiles recent scholarship on #Indigenous knowledge sovereignty in #AcademicLibrarianship, calling for a move toward centering Indigenous self-determination, community authority, and sovereignty. Read more at doi.org/10.1080/1522...

COLUMN: BEST OF THE LITERATURE Beyond translation: Multilingual access in library services Chad Deets ASU Library, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Multilingualism is a crucial aspect of equitable library service. Recent literature on reading practices, collection development, scholarly publishing, and discovery systems suggests that multilingual access often remains more aspirational than operational. Users may encounter systemic barriers ranging from limited holdings and poor discoverability to monolingual service models, which can undermine cultural connection, identity affirmation, and a sense of belonging. Drawing on examples from diverse library systems and multilingual research environments, this review examines the gap between policy and practice, highlighting applications of strategies and frameworks that can embed multilingualism across services, infrastructure, and daily interactions. public services Quarterly 2025

Our latest #BestOfTheLiterature column highlights the importance of #Multilingualism in providing equitable #LibraryService. This review examines challenges, then provides strategies and frameworks to embed multilingualism across services, infrastructure, and interactions.
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