Applying Traditional Librarianship to New Roles for Special Librarians

Murray, Tara E.

doi:10.1080/01930826.2014.924321

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“…Public libraries are also beginning to provide innovative services, such as makerspaces, which require librarians to have skills in programme development and grant writing, in combination with an interest in learning to use a range of technologies (Koh & Abbas, 2015). Special librarians are becoming involved in analysis, competitive intelligence, intranet management and knowledge management (Murray, 2014). Medical librarians are taking on roles relating to data management, preparing systematic reviews, assisting with publication and tracking research impact (Crum & Cooper, 2013).…”

Section: Changes In Library Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

What if? Exploring alternative models for professional LIS education^*

Chawner

Oliver

2016

The Australian Library Journal

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This article aims to stimulate discussion about whether the current structure of postgraduate library education, largely unchanged for over 60 years, is still the best option, given the ways in which professional library positions increasingly require specialised knowledge and skills. Comparative cases from selected New Zealand professions, including medicine, law, teaching and accounting, are used to identify common characteristics of practice-based professional education, including education for specialisations which typically follow the basic degree. The article suggests that trends affecting library work create an opportunity to consider alternative models, including undergraduate education and advanced specialised qualifications. Librarianship as a profession The topic of professionalism has been debated in library literature for over a century. Melville Dewey had no doubts that librarianship was a profession in 1876, saying 'The time has

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Section: Changes In Library Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

What if? Exploring alternative models for professional LIS education^*

Chawner

Oliver

2016

The Australian Library Journal

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“…Although the foundational services of libraries have not changed over the years, the role they play in their communities continues to change and grow. Maker learning spaces are just one example in the expansion of services starting to be offered from libraries around the world (Murray, 2014). Makerspaces are settings to create, play, craft, explore, think critically, invent and collaborate.…”

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User agreements and makerspaces: a content analysis

Moorefield‐Lang

2015

New Library World

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-The purpose of this paper is to analyze the user agreements of makerspaces in public and academic libraries. User agreements, also known as maker agreements, user forms and liability forms, can be very important documents between library patrons, staff and faculty. User agreements are similar to the earlier creation of acceptable use policies for technology use in libraries. The author of this study will delve into the user agreements created for public and academic libraries across the USA.Design/methodology/approach -The researcher used content analysis to investigate 24 different user agreements written for public and academic library makerspaces. NVivo qualitative data analysis software was integrated into this research to aid in the breakdown of commonalities across terms, themes and purpose within the user agreements. Findings -Although makerspaces are a very exciting topic in the field of library science at this time, the implementation of a maker learning space is still new to many libraries. Creating a user agreement for a makerspace is newer still. Most user agreements in this study were six months to a year old. Some consistencies found across makerspace user agreements include liability waivers, permissions for minors, safety, copyright and technology replacement costs.Originality/value -At this time, most publications on makerspaces are held in the realm of popular publications (blogs, magazines, zines, etc.). The body of peer-reviewed and scholarly research on makerspaces is growing. Makerspace user agreements are new to this growing field of interest, and a content analysis of these documents will pave the way for the writing of future forms.

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