Revisiting “libraries: Global reach, local touch” with Barbara J. Ford: Insights for academic and research libraries

Clara M. Chu, Barbara J. Ford, Jaya Raju

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Abstract

For the past three years, Barbara J. Ford has served as inaugural coeditor of this International Insights column. As she steps away from this role, it is fitting to revisit her ALA Presidential (1997–98) theme “Libraries: Global reach, local touch” and ask her to reflect, 20 years later, on what it means for academic and research libraries. In a recent conversation, Ford provided an arc of her career that was shaped by the experiences of childhood, a curiosity to learn about others and the world beyond her hometown, and a commitment to social change through librarianship.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)289-292
Number of pages4
JournalCollege and Research Libraries News
Volume80
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2019

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Library and Information Sciences

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