Capturing our stories : an oral history of librarianship in transition / A. Arro Smith ; foreword by Loriene Roy.

We all have a story to tell about our decision to become a librarian. This oral history forms a story of librarianship by describing a generation of librarians as them move from typewriters and card indexes into full immersion in the digital age. Issues of sexism and compensation are also addressed....

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Main Author: Smith, A. Arro (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2017.
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