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August 2, 2026Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

Exclusion and marginalization in library and information science research: A scoping review, 1994–2025

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RFRoana Marie Flores

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Scoping review explores exclusion and marginalization in knowledge production in library science, highlighting key themes and issues.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore exclusion and marginalization in library and information science over time, focusing on epistemic injustice.
  • Conducted a scoping review using the PRISMA-ScR checklist.
  • Analyzed publication patterns, citations, and identified key authors (Mehra, Patin, Youngman).
  • Examined themes related to race, ethnicity, knowledge systems, and gender diversity in library practices.
  • Identified exclusionary practices in collection development and classification, particularly affecting diverse racial and sexual orientation groups.
  • Noted dominant discourse from countries like USA, UK, Australia, and Canada, largely shaped by institutions like the University of South Carolina.
  • Emphasized the need for continued conversations on inclusion to challenge normalized practices.

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Roana Marie Flores (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6eeacb1b0468a7eeab3532https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006261465908
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