Toward becoming an inclusive library: Integrating Sustainable Development Goal 5 in the library agenda

dc.contributor.authorYap, Joseph M.
dc.contributor.authorKamilova, Yelizaveta
dc.date.accessioned2020-02-13T06:13:33Z
dc.date.available2020-02-13T06:13:33Z
dc.date.issued2020-02-06
dc.description.abstractPurpose The library's role in promoting and supporting the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is beyond borders. It has the capacity to be a powerful driving force in leading exemplary programs that will transform society in many dimensions. This paper will share the value of libraries in integrating SDG's into their work and how it can positively advocate for change toward attaining an inclusive, open and tolerant society. Design/methodology/approach This survey research and program evaluation are designed to solicit opinions from participants of two library programs focusing on gender equality at Nazarbayev University. Data collection was prepared, gathered and analyzed using Qualtrics. Findings Participants believed that gender-related programs of the library are positive ways on how to stimulate a gender-balanced society. The programs increased awareness on gender equality among the academic community and promoted the welfare and rights of marginalized sectors. Finally, these programs addressed various stigmas, thus empowering vulnerable groups to stand up to discrimination. Practical implications Libraries are safe spaces that advocate social inclusivity. Social implications It proves that a library can hold programs in support of SDGs, particularly on gender equality. Originality/value This paper shares academic library initiatives in Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, in support of SDGs.en_US
dc.identifier.issn0143-5124
dc.identifier.urihttp://nur.nu.edu.kz/handle/123456789/4496
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEmerald Insighten_US
dc.subjectsustainable development goalen_US
dc.subjectwomen equalityen_US
dc.subjecthuman libraryen_US
dc.subjectgender equalityen_US
dc.subjectlibrary programen_US
dc.titleToward becoming an inclusive library: Integrating Sustainable Development Goal 5 in the library agendaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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