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McReynolds, Rosalee – Library Journal, 1985
Focuses on librarians' search for their place in American popular culture, 1876-1950. Discussion covers preposterous caricatures, citations to male and female librarians in "Library Literature," fictional librarians, battle of sexes, and a glamorous image as portrayed in films and theater. Annotated list of 18 fictional works is…
Descriptors: Characterization, Employed Women, Fiction, History
Beck, Clare – Library Journal, 1991
Discussion of problems in library reference services focuses on the influence of gender roles. A historical overview of gender roles in the development of American librarianship is presented that highlights stereotyped views of and attitudes toward women, which the author suggests still have influences on librarianship today. (17 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Females, Librarian Attitudes, Library Science, Library Services
