There Goes My Image: The Perception of Male Librarians by Colleague, Student, and Self

There Goes My Image: The Perception of Male Librarians by Colleague, Student, and Self

This study used semantic differential scales to compare the perceptions of male librarians among undergraduates, graduate students, and university librarians. It was found that male librarians believe that they are viewed in a negative light, while other respondents reported positive perceptions of...

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Veröffentlicht in:College & research libraries 1988-09, Vol.49 (5), p.453-464
Hauptverfasser: Morrisey, Locke J, Case, Donald O
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Libraries
Exact sciences and technology
General aspects
Higher Education
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Librarian Attitudes
Librarians
Library and information science. General aspects
Library staff
Males
Men
Professional aspects
Public image
School Surveys
Sciences and techniques of general use
Self Concept
Semantic Differential
Sex Bias
Sex Stereotypes
Student Attitudes
Surveys
Tables (Data)
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Zusammenfassung:This study used semantic differential scales to compare the perceptions of male librarians among undergraduates, graduate students, and university librarians. It was found that male librarians believe that they are viewed in a negative light, while other respondents reported positive perceptions of male librarians. (40 references) (Author/CLB)
ISSN:0010-0870
2150-6701
DOI:10.5860/crl_49_05_453