2020-04-232020-04-232003-10Bell, S.J. (2003). A Passion for Academic Librarianship: Find It, Keep It, Sustain It--A Reflective Inquiry. portal: Libraries and the Academy 3(4), 633-642. doi:10.1353/pla.2003.0075.1530-7131http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/118http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/131Why do academic librarians do what they do? This article explores the sources of passion that make academic librarianship a rewarding profession. A framework is introduced that examines the relationships within and outside the academy that contribute to the academic librarian's professional passion. The challenge of sustaining professional passion is addressed.10 pagesengAll Rights ReservedCollege Librarians--Job Satisfaction--United StatesAcademic Libraries--United States--AdministrationText