Casanova was a librarian : a light-hearted look at the profession / Kathleen Low.

Author/creator Low, Kathleen
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2007.
Descriptionvii, 176 pages ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Famous librarians -- Facts about librarians -- Librarian recreation, fun, and health -- Librarian jokes, riddles, and other humor -- Librarians in politics, porn, movies, and books -- The comical librarian -- Songs and poems about and for librarians -- Just for librarians -- The ideal librarian -- Everything librarian -- Interesting bits about libraries and library history.
Abstract "This volume takes a look at librarian occupation. Beginning with statistics, it enumerates gender divisions, personality types, salaries and educational requirements for librarians including public, academic, school and special librarians. Other topics include occupational health risks, job-related recreation and novelty gifts for library professionals. Instances of librarians found in prose, poetry, film and musicals are discussed"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 171-172) and index.
LCCN 2007005755
ISBN9780786429813 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN078642981X (pbk. : alk. paper)