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Shera's Two Laws of Cataloging: Law #1, No cataloger will…

“Shera's Two Laws of Cataloging: Law #1, No cataloger will accept the work of any other cataloger. Law #2: No cataloger will accept his/her own work six months after the cataloging.” quote by Jesse Shera
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“Shera's Two Laws of Cataloging: Law #1, No cataloger will accept the work of any other cataloger. Law #2: No cataloger will accept his/her own work six months after the cataloging.”

Jesse Shera

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Catalogers are reluctant to accept others' work and even their own after time, highlighting professional pride and bias.

In simple terms: Catalogers resist external and later self-evaluation.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and mitigate bias.

Themes

professionalism bias cataloging self‑assessment

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

theoretical practical

When to use this quote

  • library hiring
  • peer review
  • self‑audit

Key Concepts

Sociology of knowledge library ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why resist others' work?
  • When is self‑review valuable?
A Different Perspective

Self‑critique can improve standards.

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