The Graying of Academic Librarians: Crisis or Revolution?
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| author | Edge, John Green, Ravonne |
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| contents | The Graying of Academic Librarians: Crisis or Revolution? Edge, John Green, Ravonne Academic Libraries Librarians Age Groups Aging (Individuals) Library Science Library Administration Baby Boomers Library Schools Statistics Library Personnel This article analyzes the aging of academic librarians and the potential shortage of librarians to replace those who are retiring. Recent statistics indicate that the exodus of retiring librarians may not be as severe as predicted several years ago. Recent articles show potential benefits as new librarians enter the workforce in large numbers to replace those who are leaving. New managers are bringing new ideas and new challenges. A few possible solutions to the problem of managerial recruitment and replacement are also discussed. |
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| spellingShingle | The Graying of Academic Librarians: Crisis or Revolution? Edge, John Green, Ravonne Academic Libraries Librarians Age Groups Aging (Individuals) Library Science Library Administration Baby Boomers Library Schools Statistics Library Personnel The Graying of Academic Librarians: Crisis or Revolution? Edge, John Green, Ravonne Academic Libraries Librarians Age Groups Aging (Individuals) Library Science Library Administration Baby Boomers Library Schools Statistics Library Personnel This article analyzes the aging of academic librarians and the potential shortage of librarians to replace those who are retiring. Recent statistics indicate that the exodus of retiring librarians may not be as severe as predicted several years ago. Recent articles show potential benefits as new librarians enter the workforce in large numbers to replace those who are leaving. New managers are bringing new ideas and new challenges. A few possible solutions to the problem of managerial recruitment and replacement are also discussed. |
| title | The Graying of Academic Librarians: Crisis or Revolution? |
| topic | Academic Libraries Librarians Age Groups Aging (Individuals) Library Science Library Administration Baby Boomers Library Schools Statistics Library Personnel |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ929695 |