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Leili Seifi

Leili Seifi

Associate Professor

Full-Time Faculty Member

Faculty: Educational Science and Psychology

Department: Information Sciencs

Degree: Doctoral

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Leili Seifi

Associate Professor Leili Seifi

Full-Time Faculty Member
Faculty: Educational Science and Psychology - Department: Information Sciencs Degree: Doctoral |

I am an Associate Professor at the University of Birjand. My research focuses on cultural heritage, community informatics, public libraries, and information literacy. I have authored over 50 peer-reviewed national and international publications and have been an invited speaker at various international events. I have led nationally and internationally funded grants on information literacy, indigenous knowledge preservation, and database development. I have also played a key role in organizing international conferences and fostering scholarly collaboration. My contributions have been widely recognized by ASIS&T, including the 2021 Infoshare Award, the SIG Member of the Year Award and selection for the 2023-2024 Leadership Program. Under my leadership, SIG-III received the SIG of the Year and SIG Publication of the Year Awards, reflecting my significant impact on the field of library and information science. I am the Chair of the IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section.

 

 

 

 

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Librarians as Stewards of Indigenous Knowledge: A Meta-Synthesis of Roles, Challenges, and Strategies

AuthorsLeili Seifi
JournalInternational Journal of Information Science and Management
Page number189-207
Serial number23
Volume number4
Paper TypeFull Paper
Published At2025
Journal GradeScientific - research
Journal TypeElectronic
Journal CountryIran, Islamic Republic Of
Journal Indexisc،Scopus
KeywordsIndigenous Knowledge Management, Cultural Preservation, Librarian, Knowledge Dissemination, Library Science.

Abstract

This study explores the role of librarians in managing indigenous knowledge through a comprehensive meta-synthesis review. Researchers searched the LISTA database and other relevant sources to identify studies on the subject and synthesized the findings to uncover key themes. Using the Delphi method, the team analyzed the selected literature and identified three core aspects of librarians' involvement: activities, characteristics, and skills. The analysis highlights librarians' essential roles in providing cultural awareness training, developing collections, preserving knowledge, understanding indigenous worldviews, and facilitating the dissemination of information. These findings offer practical guidance for librarians and policymakers seeking to design effective indigenous knowledge management strategies across diverse library settings. The review also addresses a critical research gap by examining the contributions of librarians in this evolving field.

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