In the beginning : the origin of librarian stereotypes -- Hollywood love affair : the librarian in American film -- Heroes, vigilantes, and rock stars : the librarian on television -- Not your ordinary library : the librarian in literature -- How true are the perceptions? : examining the common librarian -- Perception is reality : the effects of stereotypical images -- Diverging images : the sexy, author, and friendly librarian -- The end of stereotypes : a new beginning.

"When you picture a librarian, what do you imagine? An old white woman with glasses and a prudish disposition? That is the image that many people conjure up when asked to picture a librarian; with 82 per cent of the professional force being female and the average age of a librarian at 45, coupled with popular stereotypical images, it is difficult to dispute the perceptions. But there is more to librarians than meets the eye. This book will explore the origin of the image and popular media images of the librarian, in addition to the effects of the stereotype, and the challenges to the perception of librarians today."--Chandos website.

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