Perceived Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity, and Reference Librarian Burnout in Public Libraries.

Birch, Nancy; And Others

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Publication Date: 1986

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Perceived Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity, and Reference Librarian Burnout in Public Libraries.

Birch, Nancy; And Others

Library and Information Science Research, v8 n1 p53-65 Jan-Mar 1986

Survey of 547 public library reference librarians compared to a similar study of teachers indicates that: 35% of librarians experienced burnout; burnout was high where role ambiguity and role conflict were present; role variable use in predicting burnout was statistically significant; comparison with teachers showed similarities and differences. (9 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: Burnout, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Services, Occupational Surveys, Public Libraries, Public School Teachers, Questionnaires, Reference Services, Research Methodology, Role Conflict, Tables (Data)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United States

Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Maslach Burnout Inventory

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