Posted by: bluesyemre | June 26, 2014

The Librarian Stereotype: Deconstructing Presentations and Perceptions of Information Work edited by Nicole Pagowsky and Miriam Rigby

Librarian Wardrobe Book Cover

  • The Librarian Stereotype: Deconstructing Presentations and Perceptions of Information Work serves as a response to passionate discussions regarding how librarians are perceived. The book reignites an examination of librarian presentation within the field and in the public eye, employing theories and methodologies from throughout the social sciences.The ultimate goal of this volume is to launch productive discourse and inspire action in order to further the positive impact of the information professions. Through deconstructing the perceived truths of our profession and employing a critical eye, we can work towards improved status, increased diversity, and greater acceptance of each other.

A free sneak preview: http://j.mp/1pD2pvR

http://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/archives/8818

http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11057

http://librarianwardrobe.com/book


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