E-JASL: The Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship
Date of this Version
Winter 2009
Document Type
Article
Citation
Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (Winter 2009) 10(3). Also available at http://southernlibrarianship.icaap.org/content/v10n03/tchangalova_n01.html.
Appendix also available at http://southernlibrarianship.icaap.org/content/v10n03/tchangalova_n01_app.pdf.
Abstract
Abstract
The terminology of engineering is daunting to the novice librarian without any science background. Library information school (LIS) students without training in scientific disciplines express concerns about pursuing a career in engineering librarianship. Why don’t they get onto the science/technology (sci/tech) bandwagon? What information and inspiration are necessary to sail toward the science and engineering horizons of our profession? A successful transition from graduate student to practicing engineering librarian requires a complex combination of knowledge and skills. The support and assistance of colleagues is critical and the establishment of support groups for various research needs can provide a mechanism for discussing common concerns. The author will discuss strategies to encourage science, engineering, and library students to pursue careers in science/engineering libraries and highlight ideas on recruitment and retention of new science and technology librarians.
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Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Scholarly Communication Commons, Scholarly Publishing Commons
Comments
Copyright 2009, the author. Used by permission.