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Hulseberg, Anna – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2016
This article explores whether technical communicator is a useful model for electronic resources (ER) librarians. The fields of ER librarianship and technical communication (TC) originated and continue to develop in relation to evolving technologies. A review of the literature reveals four common themes for ER librarianship and TC. While the…
Descriptors: Models, Electronic Libraries, Minimum Competencies, Librarians
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Raju, Jaya – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2017
As library and information science (LIS) becomes an increasingly technology-driven profession, particularly in the academic library environment, questions arise as to the extent of information technology (IT) knowledge and skills that LIS professionals require. The purpose of this paper is to ascertain what IT knowledge and skills are needed by…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, Technological Literacy, Library Science, Information Science
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Lester, June – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Considers probable societal changes in the United States between now and the year 2000, including cultural pluralism, an increasingly older population, increased variety in the configuration of households, changes in the workforce, globalization, and shifts in education. Changes in libraries and in library and information science education are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Cultural Differences, Electronic Libraries