Traditionalist by Habit Scholar

Traditionalist by Habit Scholar.

The Traditionalist by Habit Scholar is one that uses traditional methods of research, heavy in print references and print journals because he has always been a great scholar and loves the written word -- he is a traditionalist.  The habit though is simply that, a habit.  The professional librarian needs to develop a close working relationship with this scholar.  By building trust and rapport, the librarians can help the Traditionalist by Habit Scholar to make his adjustment into the 21st century and find the same quality research information in an alternative form.  The goal of the librarian is not to prune him from print, but to help him develop a comfort zone with virtual research.  As Pearson reports, “relationship building has a lot to do with the key factors of empathy and listening” (Pearson, 2014, p. 258)