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Main Author: Alemna, A. A.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1991
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ438070
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  • Librarians in Ghana: A Survey of their Social Origins and Status. Alemna, A. A. Career Choice Developing Nations Foreign Countries Individual Characteristics Job Satisfaction Librarians Libraries Library Associations Library Technicians Parent Influence Professional Recognition Social Background Status Surveys Training Methods Examines the social origins and professional status of librarians in Ghana. Topics discussed include personal characteristics, i.e., age, sex, and marital status; types of libraries; parental influences on career choice; satisfaction with current status; the role of the Ghana Library Association; and the training of nonprofessional staff. (19 references) (LRW)