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An Alternative Model of a Profession for Librarians

The traditional model of a profession based on the literature of sociology is presented and critiqued. The model is found to include elements which encourage resistance to change. An alternative model is proposed, based on the open systems paradigm from General Systems Theory, which is more hospitable to change. The alternative is applied to librarianship, and some of its implications are discussed.

Gardner Hanks | C. James Schmidt

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