Conversation, a New Paradigm for Librarianship?.

Bechtel, Joan M.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Conversation, a New Paradigm for Librarianship?

Bechtel, Joan M.

College and Research Libraries, v47 n3 p219-24 May 1986

This essay suggests that conversation, crucial for human life in society and intrinsic to nature of libraries, may be the appropriate model for providing guidance, means, and context for change in academic librarianship. The business model, missions and goals, collection development, bibliographic instruction, and organizational considerations are highlighted. (6 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Strategies, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Librarians, Library Collection Development, Library Instruction, Library Role, Library Science, Library Services, Models, Organizational Climate, Organizational Objectives

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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