From the compleat librarian to the InfoLiterate citizen?
Alan Poulter
(Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Strathclyde, UK)
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Abstract
Purpose
Discusses the nature of Raymond Irwin's notion of the “compleat librarian” and develops this theme into the present day and the current stat of the library profession.
Design/methodology/approach
The article is a literary essay.
Findings
The “compleat librarian” concept is useful as a tool to view the current state of the profession.
Practical implications
This article would be of interest to anyone interested in the perceptions of librarians of old vs today.
Originality/value
Novel view of an old concept.
Keywords
Citation
Poulter, A. (2007), "From the compleat librarian to the InfoLiterate citizen?", Library Review, Vol. 56 No. 4, pp. 288-291. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530710743507
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited