List of figures and table
Acknowledgements
Introduction: "You don't look like a librarian?
Chapter 1: In the beginning: the origin of librarian stereotypes
Abstract:
Contemporary history of librarianship
Women, libraries, and the origins of the stereotypes
Libraries during the Great Depression
The old maid, policeman, inept, and psycho librarians
Belle da Costa Greene and history's forgotten librarians
Chapter 2: Hollywood love affair: the librarian in American film
Abstract:
Marian Paroo, also known as Marian the Librarian
Classic films that feature librarians
Mary the Librarians
The mean, uncooperative, and unseen librarians
The Pagemaster
Chapter 3: Heroes, vigilantes, and rock stars: the librarian on television
Abstract:
Television's heroes: Barbara Gordon and Rupert Giles
Librarians in children's programs
Chapter 4: Not your ordinary library: the librarian in literature
Abstract:
Children's literature
Adult literature
Chapter 5: How true are the perceptions?: examining the common librarian
Abstract:
The truth of exclusion
The truth of underrepresentation
The truth of appearance
Chapter 6: Perception is reality: the effects of stereotypical images
Abstract:
Stereotypes interfere with service
Negative images adversely affect funding
Underrepresentation hinders recruitment efforts
Chapter 7: Diverging images: the sexy, author, and friendly librarian
Abstract:
Stereotyping in advertisements
Claiming and changing our image
Using the love of books to our advantage
Bridging
Active recruitment is essential
Reconsidering policies
Maximizing technology's influence
Getting to the root of the profession
Chapter 8: The end of stereotypes: a new beginning
Abstract:
Appendix A: Films featuring librarians
Appendix B: Films featuring minor librarian roles
Appendix C: Films that mention librarians
Appendix D: Foreign films featuring librarians
Appendix E: Good librarian websites
Bibliography
Index
