Critical cataloging and librarianship today: Report from the Fresno State Womack lecture series

William C. Buie

doi:10.1080/07317131.2026.2688602

June 12, 2026Technical Services Quarterly

Critical cataloging and librarianship today: Report from the Fresno State Womack lecture series

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The aim is to explore current issues in cataloging and librarianship, focusing on ethics and power dynamics.
Presentation during the Womack lecture series at Fresno State Library.
Discussed various ethical considerations in the field.
Highlighted the impact of power structures on information access.
Identified key ethical challenges faced by librarians today.
Emphasized the potential for critical cataloging to reshape information access.
Encouraged dialogue on the transformation of librarianship practices.

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Lecture series discusses ethics and power dynamics in cataloging and librarianship, highlighting key possibilities.

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On April 14, 2026, the Fresno State Library, University of California Fresno, presented “Critical Cataloging & Librarianship Today: Ethics, Power, and Possibility.” The event was a part of Fresno’s...

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