TY - JOUR
KW - Archivist
KW - LAM
KW - Museum professional
KW - Professional identity
KW - Public librarian
KW - Role perception
AU - Mahmood Khosrowjerdi
AU - Jamie Johnston
AU - Kerstin Rydbeck
AU - Andreas Vårheim
AU - Isto Huvila
AU - Mate Toth
AU - Agusta Palsdottir
AU - Anna Mierzecka
AB - Purpose The purpose is to investigate the professional identity of public library, archive and museum (LAM) professionals in Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Norway and Sweden. Design/methodology/approach The data have been gathered through the administration of three questionnaires. A comprehensive analysis is conducted to explore the variations in the professionals  perceptions of their professional proximities to the other LAM professions and other related professions, considering demographic factors such as age, education, gender and immigrant background of participants. Findings Through a lens of micro- and macro-professional identities, the findings underscore both clearly perceived role separation between the LAM professions and notable points of convergence, suggesting opportunities for collaborative efforts. The implications of these discoveries are discussed, offering a foundation for future research endeavors. Originality/value The study highlights the professions perceived to have the most and least similarity to LAMs based on questionnaire responses, providing valuable insights into the interplay between various professional domains.
BT - Journal of Documentation
DO - 10.1108/JD-03-2024-0060
M1 - 6
N2 - Purpose The purpose is to investigate the professional identity of public library, archive and museum (LAM) professionals in Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Norway and Sweden. Design/methodology/approach The data have been gathered through the administration of three questionnaires. A comprehensive analysis is conducted to explore the variations in the professionals  perceptions of their professional proximities to the other LAM professions and other related professions, considering demographic factors such as age, education, gender and immigrant background of participants. Findings Through a lens of micro- and macro-professional identities, the findings underscore both clearly perceived role separation between the LAM professions and notable points of convergence, suggesting opportunities for collaborative efforts. The implications of these discoveries are discussed, offering a foundation for future research endeavors. Originality/value The study highlights the professions perceived to have the most and least similarity to LAMs based on questionnaire responses, providing valuable insights into the interplay between various professional domains.
PY - 2024
SP - 1570
EP - 1596
T2 - Journal of Documentation
TI - Professional Identity of Public Librarians, Archivists and Museum Professionals in Five European Countries
VL - 80
SN - 0022-0418
ER -