Librarianship — The Atlas Of New

Many practitioners praised it as a "call to action" that provides a durable foundation for libraries in a digital age.

A large visual representation (67 x 89 cm) that links various concepts together, serving as a navigation tool for the field. The atlas of new librarianship

Published in 2011 by , The Atlas of New Librarianship is a seminal work that redefines the profession not by its physical buildings or collections, but by its social impact. It advocates for a shift from "artifact collection" (books and databases) to "knowledge creation" facilitated through community conversation. Core Philosophical Framework Many practitioners praised it as a "call to

Drawing on Conversation Theory , Lankes posits that knowledge is socially constructed through language and intersubjective agreements rather than objective, static facts. It advocates for a shift from "artifact collection"

Unlike a standard professional monograph, the Atlas is designed for exploration and "casual browsing".

The book is organized into "Threads" (conceptual arrangements equivalent to chapters) and 147 "Agreements" (detailed statements on specific theories or practices).

To improve society through facilitating knowledge creation in their communities.