Comp O | Global Perspectives

Understand global perspectives on effective information practices that are

supportive of cultural, economic, educational, or social well-being

Section A | Definition of Competency

Competency O is interconnective with an understanding of global perspectives on effective information practices that supportive of cultural, economic, educational, and social well-being. INFO 281 Globalization course as well as professional conferences, personal reading lists, conversations and many other resources has kept me connected and aware of global perspectives. Course readings and research in Globalization study include the following globalization terms and perspectives.

Globalization Terms

o Hybridization - a process in which external flows interact with internal flows producing a unique cultural hybrid (Ritzer & Dean, 2015)

o Neo-liberalism - the theory of individual liberty within a capitalist system creating polarization results of community grouping, privileged alongside the marginalized (Ritzer & Dean, 2015)

o Glocalization - interpenetration of the global and the local resulting in unique outcomes in different geographic areas (Ritzer & Dean, 2015)

Key Perspectives

o Globalization - Indigenous Peoples [globally] are fighting to retain ancestral lands, customs, and beliefs in the face of an amorphous and malevolent force known as globalization (Belton, 2010)

o Equality Preference and Strategy - commitment to respect and to esteem marginal communities and their traditional knowledge (Siriwardane &

Winands, 2013)

o Indigenous Knowledge - traditionally is omitted and undervalued, however holistic collection of this information proves important to areas such as health, agriculture and commercial value in many products (Moahi, 2007)

o Traditional Knowledge – for institutions is seen as a strategic resource (Siriwardane & Winands, 2013)

o Blending Knowledge - current wave of change and interconnectedness more palpable, however, is not only the strength and speed by which it evolves but the ability of Indigenous Peoples to rise along with it and harness its energy to help them achieve goals pertaining to indigenous rights and recognition (Belton, 2010)

Understanding these global terms and perspectives on knowledge and influence is important for informational professionals to effectively bridge knowledge gaps with inclusive agency. These definitions and perspective demonstrate global perspective, international standards and practices of information professionals of traditional knowledge for competency O.

Section B | Background to the Competency

Competency O demonstrates the following areas:

o the ability to consider issues from a global perspective

o the ability to apply international standards and practices within the discipline or professional area

o an appreciation of the relationship between the chosen field of study and professional traditions elsewhere

o appreciation of the diversity of language and culture

These abilities have been developed through studying INFO 281 Globalization which includes competency O as its main learning outcome. Also, has helped reinforced my lifelong passion for diversity of language and culture as well an appreciating for various practices by knowledge sharers locally and globally. Evidence of competency O regarding this appreciation is found in INFO 284 oral history proposal and INFO 281 research paper.

Section C | Discussion of Evidence

INFO 284 | Folk Recovery

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CuM6cNMUxQcsGM7FSDcaOq73hra16FtZ/view?usp=sharing

Folk Recovery is an oral history proposal to celebrate BIPOC artists through their Canadian folk stories and contributions. The purpose of this project is to bridge a knowledge gap and reclaim space in the folk music genre through publicly sharing and archive that information in accessible platforms including audio, video, transcripts and ASL presentations. Building awareness and appreciation of the diversity of language and culture by interconnecting and reintroducing traditional knowledge of this genre. This project proposals satisfies competency O through appreciation and raising issues of global perspectives.

INFO 281 | Global Knowledge

https://medium.com/@kejobuchanan/global-knowledge-information-professional-partnership-with-marginalized-communities-be31d53a329e

Global Knowledge: Information Professional Partnership with Marginalized Communities is a research paper that about global perspectives as well as appreciation for traditional knowledge and the adverse effects of globalization on marginalized communities. The study includes partnerships between marginalized communities and information professionals to assist in resolving global knowledge issues. These partnerships are based on achievements of community investments to intentionally improve the global flow of knowledge. This paper incorporates all elements of competency O in demonstration of global perspectives, international standards and practices of information professionals and institutions, as well as appreciation of relationships between this professions and traditions, and appreciation of diversity of language and culture.

Section D | Conclusion

Competency O reaffirms my place in the knowledge sharing practice and appreciation of blending my passion for global awareness with these newly attained professional skills in library and information science.

Section E | References

Belton, K. A. (2010). From cyberspace to offline communities: Indigenous peoples and global connectivity. Alternatives: Global, Local, Political, 35(3), 193-215. doi:10.1177/030437541003500302

Buchanan, K. (2017). Global Knowledge Research Paper. Medium. https://medium.com/@kejobuchanan/global-knowledge-information-professional-partnership-with-marginalized-communities-be31d53a329e

Buchanan, K. (2021). Folk Recovery. PDF. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CuM6cNMUxQcsGM7FSDcaOq73hra16FtZ/view?usp=sharing

Moahi, K. H. (2007). Globalization, knowledge economy and the implications for indigenous knowledge. International Review of Information Ethics, 7.

Siriwardane, R., & Winands, S. (2013). Between hope and hype: Traditional knowledge(s) held by marginal communities. Retrieved from http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/151401/files/WP115.pdf