Document Type

Article

Peer Reviewed

1

Publication Date

2006

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Reference & User Services Quarterly

Volume

46

Abstract

The “contact zone” has emerged as an important concept for understanding cultural difference in educational institutions. This article explores the usefulness of the contact zone as a guiding principle for academic librarianship. It suggests that by using contact-zone theory, librarians can develop a more reflective educational practice. Contact-zone theory is described and its implications for librarianship are explored.

Published Article/Book Citation

The article was published in Reference & User Services Quarterly, 46:1 (2006), pp. 56-64.

Rights

Author Posting. Copyright © The American Library Association, 2006. This article is posted here by permission of the publisher for personal use, not for redistribution.

 

URL

http://ir.uiowa.edu/slis_pubs/2