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Capturing Our Stories - An Oral History of Librarianship in Transition (Paperback)
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Capturing Our Stories - An Oral History of Librarianship in Transition (Paperback)
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Just as it did for society at large, the second half of the 20th
century brought monumental upheaval to librarianship, affecting
every aspect of what it means to be a part of the information
services profession. But as the librarians who worked during this
tumultuous period end their careers, the social memory of their
extraordinary generation is at risk of being forgotten.
Encompassing a full spectrum of institutions and roles, Smith's
important oral history draws from the professional life stories of
dozens of librarians to chronicle this transitional period.
Captured in stories sure to resonate are the regret and nostalgia
for the librarianship practiced at the beginning of their careers,
excitement and wonder about how technology has fundamentally
changed the profession, and perspectives on the stereotypes
associated with librarians. The result is a book as entertaining as
it is instructive. Featuring a foreword by Dr. Loriene Roy, it
explores such themes as becoming librarians, both consciously and
accidentally; memories of library school and training; cliches and
stereotypes, both inside and outside the profession; what it was
like to experience the beginning of the technology revolution,
spanning the card catalog era through the age of online database
searching, OPACs, and beyond; wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of
changing technology and obsolescence; professional challenges such
as sexism and the struggles for promotion, funding, and
compensation; and inspiring stories of helping patrons, performing
outreach, and serving the community . Providing memories for the
contributors' peers and valuable background and context to those
just entering the field, this book also offers a primer of oral
history theory and methodology for those studying the form.
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