ERIC Number: EJ703869
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-May-15
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Speech Wants to Be Free
Gordon, Rachel Singer
Library Journal, v129 n9 p58 May 2004
As a profession, Librarians rightly pride themselves on valuing freedom of expression. The immediate and convenient nature of online discussion, though, hinders professionals from putting the same thought into internet conversations as into other professional communications. NextGens who have grown up with online communication are particularly susceptible to the lure of informality. This article provides some suggestions and solutions for professional online communication.
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Librarians, Freedom of Speech, Internet, Electronic Mail, Computer Mediated Communication
Library Journal, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. Tel: 800-588-1030 (Toll Free); Web site: http://www.libraryjournal.com.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Media Staff
Language: English
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