Ethical Considerations Regarding Library Nonprofessionals: Competing Perspectives and Values.

Froehlich, Thomas J.

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ERIC Number: EJ570531

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Ethical Considerations Regarding Library Nonprofessionals: Competing Perspectives and Values.

Froehlich, Thomas J.

Library Trends, v46 n3 p444-66 Win 1998

Discusses the role, status, and compensation of nonprofessional library staff (e.g., clerks and technicians); role, authority, status, and compensation of non-librarian professionals appointed as directors or supervisors; and the relationship of professional librarians to other professionals on the library or information-center staff. Delineates stakeholder perspectives, values, obligations, and priorities for each issue. (PEN)

Descriptors: Compensation (Remuneration), Ethics, Information Centers, Librarians, Library Personnel, Library Technicians, Nonprofessional Personnel, Paraprofessional Personnel, Perspective Taking, Professional Personnel, Professional Recognition, Stakeholders, Supervisors

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

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue topic: "The Roles of Professionals, Paraprofessionals, and Nonprofessionals: A View from the Academy."