De-Professionalization of Cataloging and Classification Practitioners in the Digital Environment: Retooling and Reskilling Issues in Academic Libraries in Nigeria. Issue 6 (18th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Olayemi, Kemi Jummai; Olayemi, Olalekan Moses
• Is Part Of: Cataloging & classification quarterly. Volume 57:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 393
• Page End: 406
• Publication Date: 2019-08-18
• Subjects: De-professionalization -- digital environment -- cataloging -- classification -- academic libraries in Nigeria -- retooling -- reskilling; Cataloging -- Periodicals; Classification -- Books -- Periodicals; 025.3
• DOI: 10.1080/01639374.2019.1657535
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9374

Abstract

Abstract: This article discusses issues of de-professionalization that is fast eroding cataloging and classification practices in academic libraries in Nigeria. It focuses on the factors that led to de-professionalization, its effect on cataloging and classification practices, and the need to re-strategize by retooling and reskilling the cataloging librarian in order to continue to remain relevant in the digital environment.