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Fritzler, Peter

doi:10.1300/j122v27n01_07

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“…While much of the literature on science educational backgrounds in LIS is focused on the benefit or requirements of science librarianship, it is well established that science librarians do not need science backgrounds to perform their role (Beck & Callison, 2006;Hackenburg & Chu, 2002;Sterner, 2020). Fletcher (2015) provides an in-depth look at a specific example, and Fritzler (2006) provides guidance on how to adapt to science librarianship without a science background. This leads to the question of whether there are positions in LIS that require or benefit from MLIS graduates with science backgrounds.…”

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“…Several Library and Information Studies/Science (LIS) professional positions seek MLIS graduates with STEM and applied science backgrounds and experiences, most notably in science, technology, engineering, and similar subject-specific academic librarian positions (Beck & Callison, 2006;Eells, 2006;Fritzler, 2006;Hallmark & Lembo, 2003;Kuruppu, 2006;Lo et al, 2015;Raszewski, 2011;Sterner, 2020). There is also a growth of research and data services LIS positions throughout academia that would benefit from MLIS and STEM combined skill sets (ACRL, 2022;Bishop et al, 2021;Bishop et al, 2023;Clarke & Kim, 2018;Dali & Caidi, 2016;Dennie, 2014;Eells, 2006;Kuruppu, 2006;Sterner, 2020;Smith, 2006).…”

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Where Are the Scientists?

Woodford

2024

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This critical literature review identifies the motivations of students entering the Library and Information Studies/Science (LIS) profession and associated Master’s (MLIS) programs, the current knowledge of students and librarians with science backgrounds in LIS fields, and the intersections of these two areas into recruitment research for LIS professionals with science backgrounds. A critical literature review was conducted, with clearly relevant literature included. In general, incoming MLIS students tend to be in the process of changing careers, and they are motivated to pursue LIS due to a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to their individual contexts. While educational diversity benefits the entire discipline and workforce, science librarianship specifically benefits from having MLIS graduates with science backgrounds. It is expected that the increased complexity and data services focus of science librarianship may also be well served by those with science backgrounds. Recruitment suggestions for increasing the representation of students with science backgrounds in MLIS programs tend to be mere concepts or substantial program investments, without many practical recommendations or real-life examples. Notably, there is a gap in investigations for the Canadian context, and so an exploratory investigation of the motivations and aspirations of students in Canadian MLIS programs, beyond the literature review presented here, should be conducted in the future with a specific focus on identifying and investigating the population of students coming into these programs with science education backgrounds.

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Where Are the Scientists?

Woodford

2024

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“…Davidson and Middleton 8 demonstrate that not only mentoring, but also networking and activity in professional organizations play an important role in retention. Fritzler 9 finds that continuing education, using study resources available (such as handbooks), staying connected with up-to-date developments, and getting involved to create a good science librarian. Smith 10 demonstrates that the opportunity to work in a science library can garner science librarian recruits.…”

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Jazzing Up Next-Gen Librarians for Freshman Engineering Instruction Delivery

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Pickens

Hensel

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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to gain a "full spectrum" view of the WVU Libraries and to understand their place within the fabric of the campus community. Chanelle is using her time at WVU to encourage a mindful investigation of how both internal and external stakeholders define and utilize information centers in this time of rapid change. Hensel has over seven years of experience working in engineering teams and in project management and administration as a Mathematician and Computer Systems Analyst for the U. S. Department of Energy as well as over 25 years teaching mathematics, statistics, computer science, and freshman engineering courses in higher education institutions. Currently, she leads a team of faculty who are dedicated to providing first year engineering students with a high-quality, challenging, and engaging educational experience with the necessary advising, mentoring, and academic support to facilitate their transition to university life and to prepare them for success in their engineering discipline majors and future careers.

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Bibliometric Analysis and Comparison of Two STEM LIS Journals:Science & Technology LibrariesandIssues in Science & Technology Librarianship(2005–2014)

Slutsky

Aytac

2016

Science & Technology Libraries

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The purpose of this article is to present a bibliometric analysis and a comparison of two journals that cover all aspects of STEM librarianship: ISTL (Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship) and STL (Science & Technology Libraries). A recent 10 years of publications were selected to report many variables that describe and compare the bibliometric indicators of the publications and bibliographies. Each issue of these journals published from 2005 to 2014 were carefully examined, and nonresearch articles such as reviews, editorial boards, opinions, and columns were excluded from the study. A total of 338 research articles; 163 from STL and 175 from ISTL, have been analyzed. Findings presented a wide range of data such as subject coverage, nature of authorship, number and format distribution of the bibliographic citations, affiliations of the authors, etc. It is hoped that this bibliometric study will provide a concise review of these two STEM LIS journals as well as in-depth analysis of the research articles being published. The results are particularly relevant to those prospective first-time authors of forthcoming research articles submitted to STL and ISTL.

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Where Are the Scientists?

Where Are the Scientists?

Jazzing Up Next-Gen Librarians for Freshman Engineering Instruction Delivery

Bibliometric Analysis and Comparison of Two STEM LIS Journals:Science & Technology LibrariesandIssues in Science & Technology Librarianship(2005–2014)

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