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Libres: Library And Information Science Research Electronic Journal, Darren L. Sweeper
Libres: Library And Information Science Research Electronic Journal, Darren L. Sweeper
Sprague Library Scholarship and Creative Works
Using data from the 2003 US National Survey of College Graduates, a longitudinal survey administered by the US Bureau of Census for the National Science Foundation, this study examines earnings in the library and information science labor market and assesses the impact of gender and race on the earnings attainment process. This cross-sectional dataset is used to determine if there are significant differences in income among library and information science professionals with respect to gender and race. The approach taken in this study is to build a theoretical model of earnings attainment for librarians and information scientists. This is followed …
Assessing The Impact Of Gender And Race On Earnings In The Library Science Labor Market., Darren L. Sweeper
Assessing The Impact Of Gender And Race On Earnings In The Library Science Labor Market., Darren L. Sweeper
Sprague Library Scholarship and Creative Works
Using data from the 2003 National Survey of College Graduates, this paper examines earnings in the library science labor market and assesses the impact of gender on the income attainment process. We use this cross-sectional dataset to determine if there are significant income differences between male and female library science professionals. The approach taken in this paper is to build a theoretical model of income attainment for librarians. We then discuss the methodology used to analyze the data and test the model, followed by a discussion of the results and recommendations for further research.
Changemasters All: A Series On Librarians Who Steered A Clear Course Toward The Twenty-First Century: An Interview With Howard F. Mcginn, Darren Sweeper
Changemasters All: A Series On Librarians Who Steered A Clear Course Toward The Twenty-First Century: An Interview With Howard F. Mcginn, Darren Sweeper
Sprague Library Scholarship and Creative Works
As with many of the library administrators profiled in this exclusive LA&M series, Howard McGinn’s career was shaped by the civil rights movement of the 1960s. However, unlike many of his generation, McGinn was able to combine a profound religious sensibility with business acumen to forge an amazing career.