Once you get them, how do you keep them? Millennial librarians at work

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is 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

The 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 administration and librarians of all generations.

Practical implications

Surveying the literature related to Millennial librarians' possible implications can assist in creating increased awareness of this group.

Originality/value

Much research focuses on engaging and teaching Millennials as library users. Infrequently discussed, however, is the concept of Millennials as librarians and the paper attempts to fill this gap.

Citation

Gordon, S. (2010), "Once you get them, how do you keep them? Millennial librarians at work", New Library World, Vol. 111 No. 9/10, pp. 391-398. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074801011089314