The generation X librarian : essays on leadership, technology, pop culture, social responsibility and professional identity / edited by Martin K. Wallace, Rebecca Tolley-Stokes, and Erik Sean Estep.

Other author Wallace, Martin, 1973-
Other author Tolley-Stokes, Rebecca, 1971-
Other author Estep, Erik Sean.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2011.
Descriptionvi, 217 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Librarians--United States.
Librarians--Psychology.
Librarians--Attitudes.
Librarians--Effect of technological innovations on.
Librarians--Professional ethics.
Librarians--Public opinion.
Library administration--Social aspects.
Library science--Social aspects.
Generation X.

Contents From paper to pixels: Generation X as digital librarian / Emily Symonds -- Understanding Gen X at work : securing the library's future / Christy Groves and William Black -- Generation X librarians, faculty, and the rise of information literacy / Leslie Porter Mathews and Sergio Rizzo -- X marks the spot / Rebecca Feind -- Stuck in the middle with you : Generation X librarians / Lisa Carlucci Thomas and Karen Sobel -- Managing millennials : advantages of Generation X librarian approaches / Breanne Kirsch and Jonathan Kirsch -- Generation X mentoring millennials / Kathy Shields and Lynda Kellam -- Gen X takes over : managing the mix from the middle / Lindsay McVey -- Leading the way into the future of libraries / Jessica Clemons -- A finger in the pie : a look at how multiple careers benefit the library professional / Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen -- Twitter my glitter : a dialogue on the technological expectations of library users / Rachel Williams and Jennifer Cromer -- The transitioning library collection : is the Gen X librarian the right librarian at the right time? / Wil Weston -- Hackers vs. librarians : some thoughts on the privilege of 2.0 thinking / Jessamyn West -- Watchers, punks, and dashing heroes : representations of male librarians in Generation X mass culture / Rafia Mirza and Maura Seale -- Pinko vs. punk : a generational comparison of alternative press publication and zines / Jenna Freedman -- Remaining responsible, remaining relevant : Gen X librarians and social responsibility / Peter Lehu -- Skeptic/activist : Gen Xers in radical reference / Melissa Morrone -- The thin red line : how Gen X librarians make it thicker (views from Bosnia and Herzegovina) / Mario Hibert and Saša Madacki.
Abstract "Generation X includes those individuals born roughly between the years 1961 and 1981. This collection of critical essays showcases the unique qualities and challenges that face Generation X librarians. Topics covered include management and leadership, rapidly changing technology, social attitudes and stereotypes within popular culture, and how Generation X librarians have responded to or developed upon those themes"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011006979
ISBN9780786463091 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0786463090 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks Z682.2.U5 G46 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold