01911nas a2200289   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002653001400043653000800057653002400065653002600089653002100115653002000136100002500156700001900181700002000200700002100220700001600241700001400257700002200271700001900293245011100312300001400423490000700437520116300444022001401607       2024                            d10aArchivist10aLAM10aMuseum professional10aProfessional identity10aPublic librarian10aRole perception1 aMahmood Khosrowjerdi1 aJamie Johnston1 aKerstin Rydbeck1 aAndreas Vårheim1 aIsto Huvila1 aMate Toth1 aAgusta Palsdottir1 aAnna Mierzecka00aProfessional Identity of Public Librarians, Archivists and Museum Professionals in Five European Countries  a1570-15960 v803 aPurpose The purpose is to investigate the professional identity of public library, archive and museum (LAM) professionals in Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Norway and Sweden. Design/methodology/approach The data have been gathered through the administration of three questionnaires. A comprehensive analysis is conducted to explore the variations in the professionals  perceptions of their professional proximities to the other LAM professions and other related professions, considering demographic factors such as age, education, gender and immigrant background of participants. Findings Through a lens of micro- and macro-professional identities, the findings underscore both clearly perceived role separation between the LAM professions and notable points of convergence, suggesting opportunities for collaborative efforts. The implications of these discoveries are discussed, offering a foundation for future research endeavors. Originality/value The study highlights the professions perceived to have the most and least similarity to LAMs based on questionnaire responses, providing valuable insights into the interplay between various professional domains.  a0022-0418