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The Changing Nature of Scientific and Technical Librarianship: A Personal Perspective over 40 Years.

Lucker, 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

Smith, 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)