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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1997
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ567713 |
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- The Impact of First Careers on "Second Career" Academic Reference Librarians: A Pilot Study. Whitten, Penelope A. Nozero, Victoria A. Academic Libraries Empathy Higher Education Interviews Librarians Library Research Library Services Reference Services Surveys Teaching Skills Work Experience A pilot survey of academic reference librarians in Nevada determined that 74% of those identified as second-career librarians cited prior work experience as influencing their present approach to work. Effects noted were service orientation, subject expertise, teaching skills, "information provider" philosophy, empathy, and interviewing skills. Discusses prior careers and hiring practices. (PEN)