Librarianship and the professional model : A sociological tutorial and critique

Devarai, Rajashekhar S. and Ramesh, L. S. R. C. V. (1999) Librarianship and the professional model : A sociological tutorial and critique. Library Science with a slant to Documentation and Information Studies 36(3):pp. 155-164.

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Abstract

An attempt is made in this paper to critically highlight some of the sociological issues concerning Librarianship (LIS) as a profession. Different theoretical formulations are discussed. Importance of the studies of sociology of occupations and professions for librarians is emphasized. Useful suggestions are offered towards achievement of full-fledged status of Librarianship (LIS) as a profession.

Keywords:	Librarianship; Professional model; Sociological issues; Process: Power; Way of life; Profession; Image; Status; Information science
Subjects:	A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information. F. Management. > FE. Personnel management. G. Industry, profession and education.
ID Code:	2991
Deposited By:	Prakasan, E. R.
Deposited On:	17 January 2005
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