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McMenemy, D.: Managerialism: a threat to professional librarianship? (2007)
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- Abstract
- Purpose - The paper seeks to discuss the potential impact of managerialism on public libraries in the UK, and to suggest a potential methodology to investigate the reality of the situation based on previous works in the field. Design/methodology/approach - The article provides a reflective viewpoint. Findings - The paper proposes that managerialism in libraries and professional librarians are potentially bad fits, and that a broader understanding of the incompatibilities through proper research is necessary if a healthy future for the profession is to be ensured. Research limitations/implications - The paper proposes a methodology for investigating a potentially crucial impactor on professional librarianship. Originality/value - The paper discusses a topic that is much discussed in relation to other professional groupings, but is little discussed in terms of librarianship.
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McMenemy, D.: Ranganathan's relevance in the 21st century (2007)
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- Abstract
- Purpose - To discuss the importance of S.R. Ranganathan's teachings for librarians in the 21st century. Design/methodology/approach - The article is a reflective piece examining Ranganathan's five laws of library science in their modern context. Findings - That we owe as much of a debt to Ranganathan today as we did when he first published his five laws in the 1920s. His laws remain relevant in numerous areas of modern library and information practice, and will continue to be reinterpreted by the profession for a long time to come.Practical implication - The paper argues for a revisiting of the works of Ranganathan and a continued championing of them in the library world. Originality/value - The value of the paper is in examining traditional library values in the modern era
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McMenemy, D.: Internet identity and public libraries: communicating service values through web presence (2007)
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- Abstract
- Purpose - To discuss the nature of public library websites and what they communicate about the values of the sector. Design/methodology/approach - The article examines a range of Scottish public library websites to determine domain and quality of information resources provided. Findings - That many public libraries in Scotland have a virtual identity problem brought about by being part of larger websites for their parent bodies. It is argued that this identity problem is to the detriment of the service, and that models of good practice should be urgently considered by public librarians. Practical implications - The article should be of interest to librarians considering how best to present their websites and the potential challenges in doing so as part of a larger umbrella organisation. Originality/value - This is the first article to examine all sites from Scottish public libraries in terms of their origins and content.
