We Can Do IT [Texte imprimé] : Women in Library Information Technology / Jenny, Brandon / Sharon, Ladenson / Kelly, Sattler ; Janet, Crum ; Allison, Deluca ; Denise A., Garofalo ; Vincci, Kwong ; Rachel, Vacek ; Kat, Hagedorn ; Melissa, Wisner ; Jingjing, Wu ; Susie Speer, Corbett ; Jenelys, Cox ; Jeff, Rynhart ; Shea-Tinn, Yeh ; Kevin, Finkenbinder ; Julie, Guzzetta ; Alisha, Taylor ; Marcia L. Dority, Baker ; Olufunmilayo, Fati ; Alexandra, Gallin-Parisi ; Donna, Kaminski ; Robin, Hastings ; Amy, Hezel ; Tari, Keller ; Karen, Knox ; Amanda Hartman, McLellan ; Este, Pope ; Stephanie, Walker ; Cathleen S., Cartens ; Tara, Coleman ; Suzanna, Conrad ; Deloris J., Foxworth ; Lynne E., Grigsby ; Dana, Haugh ; Rhela, Sudo ; Sharon, Whitfield ; Becky, Yoose ; Kate, Dohe ; Margaret, Heller ; Hong, Ma ; Catherine, Larson ; Christina, Mune ; Leah M, Root ; Kathy, Watts ; Kathy, Zadrozny

Language: anglais.Country: États-Unis.Publication: Sacramento, CA, PO Box 188784 Sacramento, CA 95818 : Library Juice Press, 2018Description: 236 p.ISBN: 9781634000536.Series: Gender and Sexuality in Information Studies / Emily, Drabinski, 10Abstract: Does gender play a role in library information technology (IT)? For the last several decades, libraries have primarily employed women, whereas IT jobs have been held by men. What happens when the two collide? What is it like for women who are working for IT within the library? Has it changed over time? Through personal narratives, we explore these questions and seek to provide guidance and encouragement for women and men in library IT, those pursuing a career in library IT, and library management. The collection includes themes concerning "Imposter Syndrome," career trajectory, experiences of sexism and biases. Contributors also offer advice and encouragement to those entering or already in the field. Examples of positions held by the contributors include managers, web developers, system librarians, programmers, and consultants. This collection provides a voice for women in library IT, bringing their experiences from the margins to the center, and encouraging conversation for positive change..Subject: féminisme | technologie | stéréotypes genrés | sororité | conseils | témoignages | sexisme | bibliothèques | travail
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Does gender play a role in library information technology (IT)? For the last several decades, libraries have primarily employed women, whereas IT jobs have been held by men. What happens when the two collide? What is it like for women who are working for IT within the library? Has it changed over time? Through personal narratives, we explore these questions and seek to provide guidance and encouragement for women and men in library IT, those pursuing a career in library IT, and library management. The collection includes themes concerning "Imposter Syndrome," career trajectory, experiences of sexism and biases. Contributors also offer advice and encouragement to those entering or already in the field. Examples of positions held by the contributors include managers, web developers, system librarians, programmers, and consultants. This collection provides a voice for women in library IT, bringing their experiences from the margins to the center, and encouraging conversation for positive change.

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