Librarianship and the professional model : a sociological tutorial and critique / Rajashekhar Devarai and LSRCV Ramesh.

Devarai,R.S. and Ramesh, L.S.R.C.V.1999. Librarianship and the Professional Model : A Sociological tutorial and critique. Library Science with a slant to Documentation and Information Studies. Vol. 36, No.3, 1999. An attempt is made in this paper to critically highlight some of the sociological issues concerning Librarianship (LIS) as a profession. Different theoretical formulations are discussed. Importance of the studies of sociology of occupations and professions for librarians is emphasized. Useful suggestions are offered towards achievement of fulfledged status of Librarianship (LIS) as a profession. _______________________ Note : To access full text of the paper please click on the active link above. PICTURE COURTESY : VAZA - LIBRARIAN ________________ Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv