Descriptor
Source
| Science & Technology Libraries | 6 |
Author
| Davidoff, Gary | 1 |
| Holland, Maurita Peterson | 1 |
| Lucker, Jay K. | 1 |
| Penniman, W. David | 1 |
| Smith, Linda C. | 1 |
| Wiggins, Gary | 1 |
| Youngen, Gregory K. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
The Changing Nature of Scientific and Technical Librarianship: A Personal Perspective over 40 Years.
Peer reviewedLucker, Jay K. – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
There have been significant changes in the nature of scientific and technical librarianship in the past four decades, reflected both in the structure and organization of literature and the education and professional training of librarians. These changes are reflected in library school curricula and in the skills and abilities needed by…
Descriptors: Change, Curriculum Development, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Peer reviewedSmith, Linda C. – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
An overview is provided of education for health sciences librarianship by considering its development, current status, and possible future evolution. Discusses the role of the professional association in providing a credentialing program for its members. Resources for the study of health sciences librarianship are appended. Contains 50 references.…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Credentials, Educational Development, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedYoungen, Gregory K.; Davidoff, Gary – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
Describes the importance of the Internet as an information resource for science and engineering librarians and outlines a strategy for introducing these resources to library school students enrolled in sci/tech literature and reference classes. Inclusion of Internet-based information can be accomplished by establishing student prerequisites,…
Descriptors: Assignments, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Information Sources
Peer reviewedPenniman, W. David – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
Five concentrations have been introduced as part of a major redesign of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville School of Information Sciences (SIS) program. One of the concentrations currently offered is "Scientific and Technical Information." Background, environment, and content of the concentration are described, as well as plans for…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedWiggins, Gary – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
Technological changes have caused a reexamination of the program to train chemical information specialists at Indiana University, resulting in the modification of existing courses and the creation of new courses and degree options. Plans for their implementation and for the establishment of joint industry-academic research projects are described.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Information Science Education
Peer reviewedHolland, Maurita Peterson – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
Proposes a model for educating information professionals based on three requirements that underlie all information service: academic preparation in digital librarianship; education and practice to cultivate change management and interpersonal skills; and a practicum to develop technological perspective and provide a future orientation. Builds on…
Descriptors: Change, Electronic Libraries, Engineering, Futures (of Society)
