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Library and Information Science

2015

Stereotypes

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Gender Stereotypes Male Librarians Face Today, Heidi Blackburn Sep 2015

Gender Stereotypes Male Librarians Face Today, Heidi Blackburn

Criss Library Faculty Publications

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS) (2012), the library profession has seen a 48% (19,458) increase in males working in libraries since 1980 and the male influx is expected to increase (Minnesota, 2011) despite lingering professional stereotypes. Movies, books, and other popular media focus on the overall image of the librarian, as if only one type exists for both sexes (Duke, 1999; Garcia, 2011). These stereotypes may be misinterpreted on the faulty premise that men confront the same stereotypes in the library workplace as women. Social roles and norms are different for men and women and …

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Sensible Shoes Optional, Elizabeth Martin, Lynn Sheehan May 2015

Sensible Shoes Optional, Elizabeth Martin, Lynn Sheehan

Elizabeth Martin

This presentation will provide an interactive discussion regarding the importance of appearances and perceptions of academic librarians. Focusing on relevance, value, and role of appearance and perceptions, the presentation will examine historical and current stereotypes of librarians, as well as the generational differences in attitude toward personal appearance.

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