Reverse age discrimination

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the fact that there is reverse age discrimination in the field of librarianship.

Design/methodology/approach

Literature review and commentary on this topic that is now being addressed by our younger colleagues.

Findings

Younger librarians often referred to as “baby librarians” are frustrated by their colleagues in the library workplace.

Originality/value

The value is in addressing this issue that is quickly surfacing on blogs and listservs.

Citation

Topper, E.F. (2009), "Reverse age discrimination", New Library World, Vol. 110 No. 3/4, pp. 188-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800910941374