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Who Needs Equal Opportunities? – Libraries Do!

Who Needs Equal Opportunities? – Libraries Do! Describes women′s position in libraries and in the Western workforce at large. Outlines the changing nature of the labour pool as it is affected by demographic changes and the demand for skills. Describes the social and attitudinal changes taking place, the role of feminism and the importance of image. Suggests that the latest developments in management style present libraries with the opportunity to make the most of their women employees and to provide a better service. Finally, suggests that social attitudes of men and women change male and female roles at work and in the family. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png New Library World Emerald Publishing

Who Needs Equal Opportunities? – Libraries Do!

Elizabeth McDermott
New Library World , Volume 95 (2): 6 – Apr 1, 1994
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 1994 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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0307-4803
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10.1108/03074809410053150
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Abstract

Describes women′s position in libraries and in the Western workforce at large. Outlines the changing nature of the labour pool as it is affected by demographic changes and the demand for skills. Describes the social and attitudinal changes taking place, the role of feminism and the importance of image. Suggests that the latest developments in management style present libraries with the opportunity to make the most of their women employees and to provide a better service. Finally, suggests that social attitudes of men and women change male and female roles at work and in the family.

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New Library World – Emerald Publishing

Published: Apr 1, 1994

Keywords: Demographics; Labour market; Libraries; Management; Skills; Stereotyping; Women

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