The resistance and resilience of Ukrainian public librarians

The work explores transformation of services of Ukrainian public libraries in response to the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. It focuses on the role of libraries as vital community centers that offer shelter, humanitarian help, counseling and health services, and as entities fighting misinformation and documenting war crimes. The work reinforces librarianship's significance as a social service profession.

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IFLA Journal
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2025-11-24
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https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352251392112
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Library Science and Administration
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The resistance and resilience of Ukrainian public librarians

Ulia Gosart, Alex Swanson, Sara Clair
IFLA Journal
Library Science and Administration
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The resistance and resilience of Ukrainian public librarians

Ulia Gosart, Alex Swanson, Sara Clair
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Abstract

The work explores transformation of services of Ukrainian public libraries in response to the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. It focuses on the role of libraries as vital community centers that offer shelter, humanitarian help, counseling and health services, and as entities fighting misinformation and documenting war crimes. The work reinforces librarianship's significance as a social service profession.

IFLA Journal
San Jose State University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 76%
Library Science and Administration
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