Librarian Burnout and Alienation.

Nauratil, Marcia J.

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ERIC Number: EJ365068

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Librarian Burnout and Alienation.

Nauratil, Marcia J.

Canadian Library Journal, v44 n6 p385-89 Dec 1987

Discusses the phenomenon of burnout among human service professionals in general, and librarians specifically, and argues that lack of professional autonomy is the true underlying cause. Suggested measures for eliminating or coping with burnout include activities at the individual, professional, and societal levels. (10 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Alienation, Burnout, Human Services, Library Personnel, Organizational Climate, Professional Autonomy, Professional Continuing Education, Psychological Patterns, Stress Management, Stress Variables, Work Environment

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

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Audience: Administrators; Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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