2010
DOI: 10.1108/03074801011089314
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Once you get them, how do you keep them? Millennial librarians at work

Abstract: Purpose: To draw attention to the unique characteristics of Millennial librarians. These characteristics are related to larger issues having current and future relevance to Millennial librarians, colleagues of other generations, as well as library administration. Design/methodology/approach: This paper explores training, leadership and work--life balance in relation to Millennial librarians. Findings: Certain defining characteristics of the Millennial generation need to be recognized and discussed by library a… Show more

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“…Instead, they value other aspects at the workplace or they equivalently require other aspects along with extrinsic rewards. Indeed, there is anecdotal information which places an emphasis on providing freedom work values for the generation-Y workforce in order to retain them and manage their attitudes successfully (Eisner, 2005;Gordon, 2010).…”
Section: Perceived Availability Of Work-life Balancementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Instead, they value other aspects at the workplace or they equivalently require other aspects along with extrinsic rewards. Indeed, there is anecdotal information which places an emphasis on providing freedom work values for the generation-Y workforce in order to retain them and manage their attitudes successfully (Eisner, 2005;Gordon, 2010).…”
Section: Perceived Availability Of Work-life Balancementioning
confidence: 99%
“…While much attention has been paid to the unique needs of Baby Boomers and Millennials in the library workplace, the unique needs of Generation X are addressed less frequently (8,9,10,11,12). Bloomquist utilizes existing literature to examine the needs of Generation-X in the libraries through mentoring as a retention tool (13).…”
Section: Not ( Patron or Student Or User )mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This is the first generation whose members consider themselves as proficient users of technology. For them, the use of technology is a natural experience in their lives (Gordon, 2006). Correia de Moura (2013) reports that millennials consider technology as a tool of social inclusion.…”
Section: Millennials and Technological Competencementioning
confidence: 99%
“…In view of this, they look for, and expect a work-life balance at each stage of their professional career. Gordon (2010) contends that the generation gap between millennials, and previous generations is not a question of age. A generation is defined by the way in which its members grow up experiencing their own unique understanding of the world.…”
Section: Work-life Balance: a Demand Made By Millennialsmentioning
confidence: 99%