The Future of the Profession of Librarianship: Constructed or Ordained?.

Wilkinson, Margaret Ann; Harris, Roma

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Publication Date: 2003

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The Future of the Profession of Librarianship: Constructed or Ordained?

Wilkinson, Margaret Ann; Harris, Roma

Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, v27 n1 p49-78 Mar 2002-2003

Explores the perceptions of students entering university about the roles of librarians as well as other occupations by examining the role of professionalism in perceptions of occupations. Tests a model of professionalism developed by Elizabeth Graddy that focuses on the informational relationship between the professional service provider and those who receive the service. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Librarians, Library Role, Models, Student Attitudes, Tables (Data), Undergraduate Students

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Language: English

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