Sinopsis
An unflattering portrait of paraprofessional library workers lives giving voice to the frontline employees who are paid lower with less opportunity for advancement than their Master degreed counterparts. Rodgers, one of the workers lost in the stacks, examines the history of the paraprofessional in librarianship, exploring the most common problems faced by support staff (perhaps universally), including sexism, burnout, management, and low pay with no benefits. Includes appendices of two interviews with library workers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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"provides an exhaustive look at the history of the library assistant. He also explores the most common problems faced by sup
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In the United States an estimated 60 percent of library workers do not hold so-called professional positions. Variously called clerks, assistants, specialists, technicians, aides, and mini-librarians, these paraprofessionals are the foundation for library services in many communities. They provide vital services, including many tasks generally associated with professional librarians, that allow libraries to function efficiently and effectively. Despite the importance of the support staff, little attention has been given to the challenges they face on a daily basis. The issues these frontline employees encounter are often similar to those of their professional colleagues, but also include such concerns as extremely low pay, harsher working conditions, and less opportunity for advancement. This work first examines the history of the paraprofessional in librarianship and then explores the most common problems faced by support staff.
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The Library Paraprofessional : Notes from the Underground
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McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 1996
ISBN 10: 0786402229
ISBN 13: 9780786402229
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Librería: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 14703661-6
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