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A Study of Library Paraprofessionals Holding or Pursuing the MLIS Degree and Their Liminal Labour
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https://doi.org/10.29173/cais1991Abstract
The phenomenon of underemployment of MLIS-degree holding paraprofessionals has not been seriously undertaken as a matter of research concern, except for a few mentions over the past half-century. This study reports on the partial findings of a survey of Canadian and American paraprofessionals who hold, or who are pursuing a graduate degree in LIS. This report seeks to explore whether a paraprofessional role can be considered a “stepping stone” to a professional role.
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