ERIC Number: EJ1306371
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Publication Date: 2021-Jun
Pages: 23
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Impostor Phenomenon and Skills Confidence among Scholarly Communications Librarians in the United States
Owens, Erin Elizabeth
College & Research Libraries, v82 n4 p490-512 Jun 2021
This survey-based study sought to measure the experience of impostor phenomenon among library personnel supporting scholarly communications in academic libraries in the United States. Additionally, the survey sought to assess confidence levels in key, professionally defined competencies and the factors most significantly affecting those confidence levels. Results indicated that, on average, scholarly communications librarians experience impostor phenomenon more frequently and intensely than academic librarians more broadly. The length of time spent working in libraries was negatively correlated with levels of impostor phenomenon, as were hours spent in specialized continuing education activities and number of research publications. Implications for improving training and mentoring opportunities to decrease impostor phenomenon are discussed.
Descriptors: Self Concept, Self Esteem, Librarians, Academic Libraries, Scholarship, Communication (Thought Transfer), Job Skills
Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. e-mail: acrl@ala.org; Web site: http://crl.acrl.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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