Not Your Ordinary Librarian

Debunking the Popular Perceptions of Librarians

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services, Reference
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Author: Ashanti White ISBN: 9781780632964
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: March 19, 2012
Imprint: Chandos Publishing Language: English
Author: Ashanti White
ISBN: 9781780632964
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: March 19, 2012
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
Language: English

When you picture a librarian, what do you imagine? An old white woman with glasses and a prudish disposition? That is the image that many people conjure up when asked to picture a librarian; with 82 per cent of the professional force being female and the average age of a librarian at 45, coupled with popular stereotypical images, it is difficult to dispute the perceptions. But there is more to librarians than meets the eye. This book will explore the origin of the image and popular media images of the librarian, in addition to the effects of the stereotype, and the challenges to the perception of librarians today.

  • Provides contemporary examples from popular culture
  • Chapters are supported by quotes, images and personal reflections
  • Presents a study which offers authenticity
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When you picture a librarian, what do you imagine? An old white woman with glasses and a prudish disposition? That is the image that many people conjure up when asked to picture a librarian; with 82 per cent of the professional force being female and the average age of a librarian at 45, coupled with popular stereotypical images, it is difficult to dispute the perceptions. But there is more to librarians than meets the eye. This book will explore the origin of the image and popular media images of the librarian, in addition to the effects of the stereotype, and the challenges to the perception of librarians today.

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