Librarianship and the Professional Model:A Sociological Tutorial and Critique
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Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Nampally, Hyderabad
Rajashekar S. Devarai -
Central Library and Documentation Centre, A.N.G.R. Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, HyderabadL. S. R. C. V. Ramesh
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https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1999/v36i3/94392Keywords:
Librarianship, Professional Model, Sociological Issues, Process, Power, Way of Life, Profesion, Image, Status, Information Science.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 fulfledged status of Librarianship (LIS) as a profession.
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1999-01-03
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Devarai, R. S., & Ramesh, L. S. R. C. V. (1999). Librarianship and the Professional Model:A Sociological Tutorial and Critique. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 36(3), 155–164. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1999/v36i3/94392
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