Randolf Dionisio Mariano

• Mariano, Randolf (2023). Understanding US library diplomacy practices in the 21st century. IFLA Journal. ISSN 0340-0352. doi: 10.1177/03400352231210543. Full text in Research Archive
• Mariano, Randolf (2022). Why Libraries Matter in the New Diplomacy Era? Informaatiotutkimus. ISSN 1239-3614. 41(2-3), p. 97–101. doi: 10.23978/inf.122593. Full text in Research Archive
• Mariano, Randolf (2022). Mapping and searching for a theory and concept of library diplomacy. Information research. ISSN 1368-1613. 27, p. 1–9. doi: 10.47989/colis2208. Full text in Research Archive
• Mariano, Randolf & Vårheim, Andreas (2021). Libraries, museums and cultural centers in foreign policy and cultural diplomacy:a scoping review. Journal of Documentation. ISSN 0022-0418. doi: 10.1108/JD-05-2021-0103. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Abstract Purpose – Libraries, museums and cultural centers have long served as cultural ambassadors and foreign policy instruments, bridging diplomatic relationships among nation-states and institutions. The purpose of this scoping review is to ascertain and understand the emerging areas of research on libraries, museums and cultural centers in foreign policy and cultural diplomacy within broader research paradigms of international relations, social sciences, education and library and information studies by systematically mapping key concepts and identifying the types of studies and knowledge gaps. Design/methodology/approach – Using the Joanna Briggs Institute’s (JBI) Manual for Evidence Synthesis, relevant peer-reviewed journal articles, books and book chapters that were published over a wide time period in any language from various databases were systematically examined. Two reviewers worked independently to extract the data and reached a consensus regarding the inclusion criteria using the JBI’s data charting template. Findings – In total, 6,436 citations were screened, and 57 documents were identified as eligible for inclusion. The following sequences were reviewed and explored: study characteristics, theoretical approaches and research themes. The research themes were grouped into broader ones that included goals, actors, strategies and instruments. Finally, the concentration and clusters of ideas and gaps that emerged in the identified studies were investigated, resulting in a discussion of the recommendations and directions for future research. Originality/value – This first scoping review is a useful tool for investigating the changing and novel roles of libraries, museums and cultural centers in cultural diplomacy and foreign policy. Although substantial work exists on the topic, the potential remains for interdisciplinary research to challenge and extend the current knowledge about cultural diplomacy practices in libraries, museums and cultural centers. Keywords Libraries, Museums, Cultural centers, Cultural diplomacy, Foreign policy, Cultural relations, Scoping review

• Mariano, Randolf (2013). The Nexus between Hallyu and Library Usage in the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines. Trends in Overseas Korean Studies Libraries. ISSN 2092-6073. p. 123–156.

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• Mariano, Randolf & Bell, Emilia (2024). Library and Knowledge Diplomacy Forum.
• Mariano, Randolf Dionisio (2024). ALA IRRT Sister Libraries International Librarians Networking Event.
• Mariano, Randolf Dionisio (2023). Environmental Collaborations and Sustainable Development in Libraries and Museums.
• Mariano, Randolf Dionisio (2023). Library Diplomacy: What the World Needs Now - Gigabit Libraries Network and IFLA.
• Mariano, Randolf Dionisio (2023). Harnessing Libraries and Culture to Strengthen Local, Regional and International Relations, QNL Libraries Lead Forum. Show summary

  Galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAMs) across the world leverage soft power to promote diplomacy locally and between nations. Although cultural ambassadorship in memory institutions is under-represented in research, its significance is evident in collections, programming, exhibitions, and collaborations that represent national interests and international relations.

• Mariano, Randolf & Johnston, Jamie (2023). Let’s discuss, co-create, and advance sustainable development in the LIS curriculum: a design thinking workshop.
• Mariano, Randolf (2022). Erasmus+ Mobility for Library and Information Science at Åbo Akademi University.
• Mariano, Randolf (2022). Visiting Research Scholar Program at Penn State University Libraries.
• Mariano, Randolf (2022). Mapping and searching for a theory and concept of library diplomacy.
• Mariano, Randolf (2021). Theorizing Library Diplomacy in the international relations and library and information studies context.
• Vårheim, Andreas & Mariano, Randolf (2021). Vulnerable communities, community resilience and social capital: challenges and opportunities for ASEAN public libraries. Show summary

  Wherever there are people, there are communities—wherever there are communities there are public libraries (in most cases). This simple observation tells us that libraries are deeply interconnected with communities, and community hubs ideally located for contributing to the resilience of communities. This presentation aims to describe the conceptual and theoretical frameworks, and findings revolving on community resilience and social capital relevant for public library development and in the ASEAN context. Lastly, this presentation will also provide suggestions and recommendations for ASEAN public librarians to fully maximize the concept of social capital and community resilience to be part of addressing various socio-cultural, educational, health and economic challenges in the ASEAN region.

• Mariano, Randolf (2021). The Library Diplomacy Initiative: the role of foreign cultural centers in bridging culture and innovation.
• Mariano, Randolf & Vårheim, Andreas (2021). Mapping the research on libraries, museums, and cultural centers in foreign policy and cultural diplomacy: a scoping review.
• Mariano, Randolf & Labangon, Donna Lyn (2018). Full STEAM Ahead: Empowering and Catalyzing Creative Thinking and Social Entrepreneurial Skills of the community through Library Makerspace.
• Mariano, Randolf (2016). From BOOKs to MOOCs: The Integration of Open Educational Resources to Library Services in American Spaces in East Asia and the Pacific Region.
• Mariano, Randolf (2014). Social Media Presence Theory and Implications for Interactive Collaboration Learning in Massive Open Online Course at the American Spaces - Thomas Jefferson Information Center.
• Mariano, Randolf (2018). Let's make: it happen!: developing a makerspace program guide for community librarians, educators and the youth in the National library of the Philippines. School of Library and Information Studies, University of the Philippines. Show summary

  In the United States and some other developed countries, the maker movement has influenced many educators, librarians, and the youth, changing the way community actors learn in various formal and informal learning environments. Few ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries and developing countries have joined the hype, set-up their own makerspaces in classrooms, museums, and libraries, and created makerspace programs for their communities. However, in the Philippines, the maker culture is still in its infancy stage and there is a dearth of knowledge about the maker movement in libraries and information centers. With this, the researcher endeavors to address existing gaps in maker culture, maker movement knowledge and awareness, by urging a more uniformed approach to dissemination of making learning in public libraries in the Philippines. This qualitative study conducted over a 17-month period aims to identify and examine the learning goals, beliefs, disposition, learning identities, and levels of making learning experiences of the actors of the community in order to create and develop a makerspace program guide suitable for public and community libraries in the Philippines, particularly in the National Library of the Philippines. This study incorporates multiple research instruments including profile questionnaire, modes of learning framework assessment test, focus group discussions, and program module activities with compiled evaluation survey. Collected data were described and evaluated to answer the learning goals, aspirations, beliefs, disposition, learning identities, and levels of making learning experiences of the public/community librarians, educators, and the youth, for the purpose of creating and developing a makerspace program guide. Through audience analysis, the study reveals that community actors involved have different learning goals, aspirations, beliefs, and disposition based on their age, gender, generation, socio-cultural, and ethno-linguistic background, which further reveals that regardless of the community actors' backgrounds, democratization of learning is possible in a makerspace program in order to help meet the needs of diverse and multi-learning communities. Furthermore, the focus group discussions resulted and attributed to various learning identities projected by the community actors. For librarians, making learning is explained as something tangible, and referred to the physical spaces, where people can create, innovate and work together. Teachers envision makerspaces as a resource hub for skill training and professional development, while students define making learning as something related to connectedness, participation, and collaboration among people. Various learning identities are voiced out which reflect the suitable behavior and content that should be incorporated in a makerspace program to meet the needs of community actors. Lastly, the levels of making learning experiences of the community actors further explains their learning engagement in a makerspace which in totality, enabled the researcher to produce and develop the program entitled ABCDEF Makerspace Program Guide Framework.

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