Date of Award
6-15-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Organizational Unit
Morgridge College of Education, Research Methods and Information Science, Research Methods and Statistics
First Advisor
P. Bruce Uhrmacher
Second Advisor
Bin Ramke
Third Advisor
Robyn Thomas Pitts
Fourth Advisor
Krystyna Matusiak
Keywords
Criticism and connoisseurship, Glaser, Grounded theory, Library, Professional development, Public library
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to better understand the on-the-ground preparation of youth services librarians, in contrast to their professional training in Master’s of Library Science (MLIS) programs. Classic Grounded Theory was the predominant methodology for this qualitative study, and elements of Criticism and Connoisseurship were also utilized. Document review, interviews, and journaling activities with ten participants were the primary methods of data collection. Key findings from this dissertation include a grounded theory explaining the current state of preparation for youth services librarianship, and multiple avenues for further study.
Copyright Date
6-2024
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Anne Holland
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
218 pgs
File Size
6.7 MB
Recommended Citation
Holland, Anne, "Comparing the Preparation of Youth Services Librarians to Their On-the-Ground Experiences: A Grounded Theory Study Incorporating Criticism and Connoisseurship" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2439.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/2439
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