Revolting Librarians Redux - by Katia Roberto & Jessamyn West (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "Revolting librarians aren't defined by what they are, they are defined by what they do.
- About the Author: K.R. Roberto is the Head of Monographs Original Cataloging at the University of Georgia.
- 229 Pages
- Language + Art + Disciplines, Library & Information Science
Description
Book Synopsis
"Revolting librarians aren't defined by what they are, they are defined by what they do. In fact, it's not even what they do, but how they do it"--Katia Roberto and Jessamyn West, in the Preface.
This compilation of witty, insightful, and readable writings on the various aspects of alternative librarianship edited by two outspoken library professionals is a sequel to Revolting Librarians, which was published in 1972. The contributors, including Alison Bechdel, Sanford Berman, and Utne Reader librarian Chris Dodge, cover topics that range from library education and librarianship as a profession to the more political and spiritual aspects of librarianship. The contributions include critiques of library and information science programs, firsthand accounts of work experiences, and original fiction, poetry and art. Ten of the original librarians who wrote essays for Revolting Librarians back in 1972 reflect upon what they wrote thirty years ago and the turns that their lives and careers have taken since.
Review Quotes
"thought-provoking...recommended"-Library Journal; "witty, insightful, and readable"-Library Juice; "a friendly, nostalgic style...a fun read"-Booklist; "useful, funny, and insightful bits and observations on the current state of librarianship"-Progressive Librarian; "excellent book...required reading for every in-coming library student...absolutely invaluable text"-Blue Ear; "buy the book...read the book...giftwrap it and send it to your library director"-ExLibris News; "invest in a copy posthaste...these essays, personal stories, comics, poems and arguments challenge us to think and to expand our horizons"-Info Career Trends; "recommend[ed]"-Counterpoise.
About the Author
K.R. Roberto is the Head of Monographs Original Cataloging at the University of Georgia. Jessamyn West is a community technology librarian and a moderator of the massive group blog MetaFilter.com. She lives in a rural area of Central Vermont where she teaches basic computer skills.