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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1998
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ570534 |
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- The Role of the Paraprofessional in Technical Services in Libraries. Howarth, Lynne C. Change Futures (of Society) Library Automation Library Personnel Library Technical Processes Paraprofessional Personnel Staff Role Library automation and outsourcing now perform many functions (selection, acquisitions, cataloging and classification, physical processing, binding and repairs, circulation) traditionally handled by technical services. Examines a possible future role for paraprofessionals, arguing that survival is dependent on defining a niche unique from clerical support staff or professional librarians in technical services. (PEN)