Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ626794
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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Professionalism in Librarianship: Shifting the Focus from Malpractice to Good Practice.
Diamond, Randy; Dragich, Martha
Library Trends, v49 n3 p395-414 Win 2001
Examines the role of professional standards in fostering good practice in librarianship. Discusses librarian liability theories and malpractice risk; professional conduct, including standards and an enforcement mechanism; professional knowledge; skills or competencies, including the role of library associations; and shared values. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Competence, Legal Responsibility, Librarians, Library Associations, Library Science, Malpractice, Standards, Values
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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