Sen, B.A. and Greenall, J. (2014) Reflective practice in the library and information sector. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. ISSN 0961-0006
Abstract
This study explores the use of reflection by library and information staff to support practice and continuing development. A questionnaire was sent to library and information mailing lists. A total of 424 responses were received, though the response rate varied for each question. Of 423 respondents 92% identified themselves as reflective practitioners, and 52% of 363 respondents engaged in reflective writing. A number of benefits and barriers were identified. It is concluded that reflective practice and reflective writing are valuable tools for library and information staff, particularly for professional development. Employers and professional bodies have a role in facilitating reflective practice.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014 Sage. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Information School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 29 Apr 2015 13:13 |
Last Modified: | 01 Nov 2015 17:00 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000614551450 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/0961000614551450 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:85521 |