Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv --- On Mon, 1/2/10, Library Society of the World <groups-noreply@linkedin.com> wrote:
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Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv --- On Mon, 1/2/10, Library Society of the World <groups-noreply@linkedin.com> wrote:
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I have not regarded librarianship to be anything but a profession, so this is new to me. It does have its odd knacks and differs from country to country, so clue me in here like a reference interview. find in librarianship that prevents it from being a profession? Would like to hear viewpoints. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Prof.Lloyd Wedes,
topic of profession and professionalism. As you would be well aware, sociologists, anthropologists ... and now emerging group of scholars known as professiologists ... have engaged themselves in the study of jobs, occupations, careers and professions. Incidentally I happen to be a student of Sociology.....and hence keep my interest alive for years on this topic. A couple of my papers are published in this regard. They are only review papers and not based on my individual research as such.
my view points...observations :
much across countries/nations.
do I find in librarianship that prevents it from being a profession? I dont have a point of view as such on this aspect. I am only reflecting on the results of such studies by eminent researchers like : Goode and Hatt, Talcott Parsons, Lancaster, P.K.Jaiswal, H.R.Chopra etc. And I think I do trust and believe the results of these studies. They all unanimously seem to agree that ... the history of LIS as a profession is short compared to established professions like Law, Medicine, Ministry. Our works are still not being treated as indispensible by others. We have low status and prestige in society. We are not engaged in any life saving ... and crucial avocations. Our identity as Librarians is still not established far and wide. There are alwlays people who will ask...... who are these librarians........what do you do as a librarian... issue and return books......keep books neatly on the racks. Our knowledge base is not still established and accepted as worth while either by sicentists.......social scientists. I once again make it clear........these are not my personal opinions and viewpoints. These are the points that I have gathered from the research on this topic.
question..... the question is not so simple ... as you can understand. The topic is quite debatable...... and controversial as such not only for librarians......... .but all jobs and careers and vocations......who aspire for the status of a full fledged profession.
Bhubaneswar, India
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Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv --- On Thu, 21/1/10, Indian LIS Professionals <mail@lislinks.ning.com> wrote:
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Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv --- On Sat, 16/1/10, Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty, Bose Inst. <akc@bic.boseinst.ernet.in> wrote:
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17.01.2010 Sunday, 5.50pm A librarian writes to C'ba and Vicky, My darlings, This lonely dad this sunday takes to writing not knowing what to do. Dears when I slept lasty night i fixed the alarm at 7.00am but you know that, I got up before the alarm ri9ngs at about 6.00am. A huge and whole sunday infront of me. Listened to morning news, hjad a cup of tea using amulya, cleaned utensils and then rolled back under blanket for a nap again. It5 was 7.00am when i opened my eyes. I thought, yes it was time to wake up. At times it so happens that we are so busy in so many things small and big , important and unimportant.......hours roll down........at the end of the day you that feel that nothing substantial was done and it is already evening and the same thing happened today. Let me tell you what I did : immedfiately after waking up prepared a cup of tea and had it with parle G and read newspaper, had a morning walk, shampooved the hair and had a nice bath after shaving. and this is waht I did since morning. I wanted to finalise my Research Proposal, I wanted to conclude a book review.........nothing of this sort happened. I was so busy.....but in thinking., listening to BBC news., standing in the balcony seeing people go around on the road below. But let me tell you, it was a wonderful sunday today this day in Bhubaneswarl. You know at times you have to just flow with your thoughts........do things as they happen.....while away your time as per spontaneity of your thoughts.....dont put dead lines ....be yourself......listen to music......sleep.....and in between dream.........build castles in the air........ you know this kind of Sunday and holidaying is real break. This is the best way of brewaking the monotony and routines.......... As real rest to your mind happens this way. When I was reading....."Times of India (Open SPace - page 7.....i found a small write up by Nita Mehta of Jipur, she has nicel;y summed up the meaning and relevance of digital cleansing......a term mooted by John Mayer...... a musician, tweeter and an avid blogger. His new year resolution was to keep off all digital contraptions........wheich meant he would not email, would not get on to his social newtworks. W, would not blog and surf. This is termed as "digital cleanse"....... I dont know how relevant is this term suitable for the meaning that he is assigning to this new found word. John Mayers idea behind mooting this term is be health crazy, take rest.......unplug....come out and meet people. This really a good guide for th those who are addicted to computer like Vicky. Indeed it is worthy to be clinging to system from morning to evening.........we should be realistic, we should meet people, friends......play . Am I right Vicky? Computers and internet connect us to the world.......people all over the world instantly. What about those of us who are yet to be hooked up with hte net and ystems. and be at large with the people of the world in a relative sense. Bye for now and kids.....let me get back to you again on another sunday or holiday with another exercise of idling. Be happy......be smiling........be idle sometimes......it is good for health.......be smart. Say hi to your mummy...... your appa Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv |
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NVR Nathan Ex-Director : NIFT Hyderabad ...... recommends Rajashekhar Devarai Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv --- On Thu, 14/1/10, Nathan NVR <nvrnathan@gmail.com> wrote:
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Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv --- On Thu, 14/1/10, Jagtar Singh <jagtar.kindu@gmail.com> wrote:
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CONGRATULATIONS SIR. GREAT. ISS IS LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AS PRESIDENT. HAPPY NEW YEAR. I AM NOW AT BHUBANESWAR. KINDLY SEE THAT ALL COMMUNICATIONS ARE SENT TO THIS ADDRESS. THANKING YOU RAJASHEKHAR DEVARAI CHIEF LIBRARIAN CHANAKYA CENTRAL LIBRARY ASIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, SHIKHSA VIHAR, PO ASBM BHOLA, BHUBANESWAR -754012 Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv --- On Fri, 1/1/10, Jacob John Kattakayam <johnkattakayam@gmail.com> wrote:
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Imagination is more important knowledge. Who is an intellectural? He is someone educated beyond his intelligence.
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Thank you Dr. Bandi for the valuable information passed on to me.
Rajashekhar Devarai Chief Librarian - ASBM Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv --- On Thu, 10/12/09, anand bandi <anb321in@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
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Librarianship is a noble profession. 1816gbgv --- On Fri, 16/10/09, Seetharaman <mns27@hotmail.com> wrote:
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