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The Documentality Of Ethics – Codes Of Library Ethics As Support Of Professional Practice, Joacim Hansson
The Documentality Of Ethics – Codes Of Library Ethics As Support Of Professional Practice, Joacim Hansson
Proceedings from the Document Academy
This study analyzes codes of ethics, seen as documents, and their role in supporting the professional practice of librarianship. Theoretically it is placed within the scholarly discussion on the role and function of documents in various practices. Specific interest is directed towards the concept of ”performative documentality”. Empirically, the analysis is concentrated on one example, the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association (ALA). Both the immediate pre-history of this code, and its subsequent editions are described and analyzed in relation to the given theoretical position. Results show that the development ALA code of ethics corresponds to the ideas …
Mentoring In The Library With Emphasis In Cataloging, Felipe E. Tan
Mentoring In The Library With Emphasis In Cataloging, Felipe E. Tan
Journal of Adventist Libraries and Archives
Because of the ever changing information management environment, library employees need and benefit from mentoring. This article focuses on mentoring in cataloging. The three elements of effective mentoring are mentor expertise, a mentoring plan, and a good working relationship between mentor and mentee. Strategies are discussed and experiences shared.
Academic Library Leadership Issues And Challenges: An Informational Interview With Peter Sidorko, Librarian Of The University Of Hong Kong, Patrick Lo, Dickson Chiu, Heather Rogers
Academic Library Leadership Issues And Challenges: An Informational Interview With Peter Sidorko, Librarian Of The University Of Hong Kong, Patrick Lo, Dickson Chiu, Heather Rogers
Journal of East Asian Libraries
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