Women's Voices in Library Technology: Explored through Thematic Analysis in Library Publications. Issue 4 (19th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whitfield, Sharon
• Is Part Of: Journal of library administration. Volume 62:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 481
• Page End: 493
• Publication Date: 2022-05-19
• Subjects: Gender disparity -- library technology publications -- women; Library administration -- Periodicals; 025.1
• DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2022.2057128
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-0826

Abstract

Abstract: Lamont's study used first author citation analysis of 2006–2007 library technology articles to report gender disparity in library technology publications. Yet, the research study was conducted a decade ago, had a sample size of publications that was limited in scope, and took a broad view of library technology. Through the replication of Lamont's study with more current publications (2018–2020) and thematic analysis, this research study will explore: how the percentage of first authors publishing in library technology journals has increased/decreased since Lamont's study, the relationship between first author's gender and library technology domains, and themes that demonstrate gender disparity in library technology publications.