There Goes My Image: The Perception of Male Librarians by Colleague, Student, and Self.

Morrisey, Locke J.; Case, Donald O.

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Publication Date: 1988

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There Goes My Image: The Perception of Male Librarians by Colleague, Student, and Self.

Morrisey, Locke J.; Case, Donald O.

College and Research Libraries, v49 n5 p453-64 Sep 1988

This study used semantic differential scales to compare the perceptions of male librarians among undergraduates, graduate students, and university librarians. It was found that male librarians believe that they are viewed in a negative light, while other respondents reported positive perceptions of male librarians. (40 references) (Author/CLB)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Librarians, Males, School Surveys, Self Concept, Semantic Differential, Sex Bias, Sex Stereotypes, Student Attitudes, Tables (Data)

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Language: English

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