Remaining Futureproof: Lasting Librarian Roles in Managing Digital Collections

Incorporating business courses into LIS programs in Hungary: An examination of ALA-accredited programs

“…declare that there is a concerning need for librarians to have specialization in other subject areas, the authors also note that”the fact that science and engineering and business librarians lack formal education in subject areas has caused concerns about the profession”. Kiszl and Fodor (2021:1) allude that the concept of a library has taken a different approach from the traditional practice of document preservation and provision of library spaces, therefore with this new dispensation concepts like financial education cannot be avoided [ 11 ]. points out that with the current political stability and economic improvement, Eötvös University in Hungary has started prioritising research and business courses in its library programmes.…”

“…[ 12 ] indicate that“with new developments of the library professional identities, librarians need to learn to employ entrepreneurial skills in order to continuously anticipate services and develop skill sets to aid the library's ability to fulfill its purpose. On the other hand [ 11 ], is of the opinion that the lack of appropriate business and entrepreneurial competencies amongst library professionals is the reason most librarians are never involved in economic development in issues in Hungary [ 12 ]. : 67–68) argues that “there is a need to remove the stigma from librarians as « jack of all trades, and master of none»” concept.…”

“…: 67–68) argues that “there is a need to remove the stigma from librarians as « jack of all trades, and master of none»” concept. However [ 11 ], argue that the notion that librarians should know about everything is not practicable during this digital age, they mention that the best way for the library profession is to have established collaborations with other research fields.…”

“…Friend (2008: 159) argues that with the current changes, and advancements in technology, libraries are expected to equally solicit for funds from other sources other than their parent organisations. Kiszl (2021:7124) notes that the current trend is expecting that future library graduates are able to “operate and manage their institutions successfully even while facing constant challenges presented by the economic-social-technological environment, whereby they can also meet the efficiency expectations imposed on public collections” [ 11 ] argues with the current high demand of business courses, library graduate with specialisations in business courses can be a great source to offer non-formal education in business related studies, this is because libraries and librarians are spread out to most areas of a country as opposed to colleges and schools [ 19 ]. point out that the current change in libraries is inevitable and libraries should be ready to adapt to the changes so as to effectively serve their users and survive the competition that is being brought about by the advancement in technology.…”

Holding it together: an exploratory study on the social structures of digital collection management

“…Deprived of the brick-and-mortar library's material boundaries, Witten et al imply that the digital library manager must delimit her collection ideally, according to a set of abstract organizing principles. If, as Arms (2012) suggests above, these managers can "collect everything," then selection criteria seem simultaneously more ambiguous and more important than they were during the print era (Kiszl & Fodor, 2021).…”