The Characteristics of Bibliographic Instruction in Relation to the Causes and Symptoms of Burnout.

Becker, Karen A.

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Characteristics of Bibliographic Instruction in Relation to the Causes and Symptoms of Burnout.

Becker, Karen A.

RQ, v32 n3 p346-57 Spr 1993

Discusses the causes and symptoms of burnout among bibliographic instruction (BI) librarians in academic libraries. Highlights include the content of BI sessions; criticism of BI; a review of pertinent literature on burnout; sources of stress for new professionals; burnout in human service organizations; coping strategies; and high expectations and chronic stress. (33 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Burnout, Coping, Expectation, Higher Education, Human Services, Librarians, Library Instruction, Literature Reviews, Organizational Climate, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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