Information Technology and the De-Skilling of Librarians.

Harris, Roma

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ERIC Number: EJ441705

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Information Technology and the De-Skilling of Librarians.

Harris, Roma

Computers in Libraries, v12 n1 p8,10-16 Jan 1992

Discussion of the profession of librarianship focuses on changes in the profession and the role of women. The deprofessionalization, or de-skilling, of cataloging through the use of automated systems is described; new labels for library and information work are examined; and the future of librarianship is considered. (28 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Cataloging, Change, Females, Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Librarians, Library Automation, Library Role, Library Science, Library Technical Processes, Professional Recognition, Sex Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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