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What are the challenges and oppurtunities of librarianship in the twenty first century as they pertain to librarianship? This book explores the roles of the librarian and how they've changed and stayed the same with time.
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Librarian of the 21st Century - Jeffrey Toste
Copyright © 2015 by Jeffrey Toste
All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review or scholarly journal.
ISBN 978-0-9940703-0-2 (eBook)
Published in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Introduction
This booklet covers what I do on a day to day basis. It's meant to guide young people on whether a job in librarianship is right for them. As you'll read, the answer is a resounding yes
to whether this is a challenging and meaningful career. I have worked in the library for many years, beginning
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