Not Your Ordinary Librarian

When you picture a librarian, what do you imagine? An old white woman with glasses and a prudish disposition? That is the image that many people conjure up when asked to picture a librarian; with 82 per cent of the professional force being female and the average age of a librarian at 45, coupled with popular stereotypical images, it is difficult to dispute the perceptions. But there is more to librarians than meets the eye. This book will explore the origin of the image and popular media images of the librarian, in addition to the effects of the stereotype, and the challenges to the perception of librarians today. - Provides contemporary examples from popular culture - Chapters are supported by quotes, images and personal reflections - Presents a study which offers authenticity

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Ashanti White is currently an ACE Scholar, pursuing a Masters in Library and Information Studies and an accomplished author and literary critic. She has recently been selected as a recipient of the 2011 Diversity Research Grant from the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity. White graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2003, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and African American Studies with a minor in Philosophy. She has also attained a Masters in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in World Cultures and is the author of two works, Chasing Eden and Razor Blades Between My Teeth. Her works have appeared in Callaloo, Mandala Literary Journal, and The Amistad among other publications. Forthcoming are her chapters in Library Management Tips that Work, which will be published by the American Library Association.

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List of figures and table Acknowledgements Introduction: "You don't look like a librarian Chapter 1: In the beginning: the origin of librarian stereotypes Abstract: Contemporary history of librarianship Women, libraries, and the origins of the stereotypes Libraries during the Great Depression The old maid, policeman, inept, and psycho librarians Belle da Costa Greene and history's forgotten librarians Chapter 2: Hollywood love affair: the librarian in American film Abstract: Marian Paroo, also known as Marian the Librarian Classic films that feature librarians Mary the Librarians The mean, uncooperative, and unseen librarians The Pagemaster Chapter 3: Heroes, vigilantes, and rock stars: the librarian on television Abstract: Television's heroes: Barbara Gordon and Rupert Giles Librarians in children's programs Chapter 4: Not your ordinary library: the librarian in literature Abstract: Children's literature Adult literature Chapter 5: How true are the perceptions?: examining the common librarian Abstract: The truth of exclusion The truth of underrepresentation The truth of appearance Chapter 6: Perception is reality: the effects of stereotypical images Abstract: Stereotypes interfere with service Negative images adversely affect funding Underrepresentation hinders recruitment efforts Chapter 7: Diverging images: the sexy, author, and friendly librarian Abstract: Stereotyping in advertisements Claiming and changing our image Using the love of books to our advantage Bridging Active recruitment is essential Reconsidering policies Maximizing technology's influence Getting to the root of the profession Chapter 8: The end of stereotypes: a new beginning Abstract: Appendix A: Films featuring librarians Appendix B: Films featuring minor librarian roles Appendix C: Films that mention librarians Appendix D: Foreign films featuring librarians Appendix E: Good librarian websites Bibliography Index

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