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Peer reviewedVice, Katherine – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
Past studies that apply the sociological definition of professionalism to librarianship are summarized, and recent criticisms of this definition are investigated. Alternative models of professionalism and concepts of theoretical knowledge and service are discussed, and a reexamination of the professional nature of librarians' work is proposed. (23…
Descriptors: Holistic Approach, Librarians, Library Role, Library Services
