Not too many doctors have the job title 'doctor'. They could be
paediatricians, neurologists, anaesthetists and still be 'doctors'. So why
should a librarian have the job title 'librarian'?!
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From: Chartered Library and Information Professionals
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of John Hughes
Sent: 04 December 2003 14:00
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Subject: Re: MEDIA RELEASE: Personal Development Award winner
demonstrates her competitive edge
On Thursday, December 4, 2003, at 10:46 AM, Pearson, David (Cultural
Services) wrote:
> What are we going
> to hear about next - are we going to have Quality Health Advice
> Coordinators
> instead of doctors or something?
Most people know what doctors do, I think. Experience tells me that the
same is not true of librarians. Seeking alternative job titles is not
apologetic, I'm sure. Neither is my support for such attempts.
I do think, though, that the library and information profession has
moved on, broadening its occupational base in the process.
Some job titles may fail in these attempts, but bridling at their
introduction is unhelpful and contrary to CILIP's own drive to be more
inclusive in its sphere of influence.
It also puts Carol's success in shadow in this particular instance!
John
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