Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-101) and index.
Contents:
1. The profession of librarianship -- 2. The question of status -- 3. Anchoring the profession in scholarship -- 4. Anchored in service -- 5. Education -- 6. A path forward.
Summary:
"This book is needed now as a response to how much has changed in academic librarianship as a profession (from the smallest academic libraries to large research libraries). Topics covered include: state of the profession of librarianship today, status of librarians, how are librarians conducting research, and more"-- Provided by publisher.
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