Uncle Albert Needs You!

Pellack, Lorraine J.

doi:10.1300/j122v27n01_05

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“…8 In 2006, the first two issues of Science & Technology Libraries, were dedicated entirely to recruitment. Pellack describes ways to increase the appeal of science librarianship, 9 while Smith offers strategies that LIS educators can use to recruit science and technology (sci-tech) librarians. Smith recommends increasing access to degree programs via web technologies and fostering partnerships with sci-tech librarians.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Follow-Up Study of the Factors Shaping the Career Choices of Library School Students at the University of Alabama

Taylor

Perry

Barton

et al. 2010

Reference &Amp; User Services Quarterly

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Follow-Up Study of the Factors Shaping the Career Choices of Library School Students at the University of Alabama

Taylor

Perry

Barton

et al. 2010

Reference &Amp; User Services Quarterly

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“…While there is anecdotal evidence of improved science representation in LIS (Kuruppu, 2006), the current situation is not truly known as a benchmark for changes. Adding additional stress is the shortage of science librarians (Pellack, 2006), and so there is more demand for students with science backgrounds and fewer of them to fill that demand.…”

Section: Stem Backgrounds In Mlis Programs and Lis Professionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In general, as Ard (2006) put it, "contact with a librarian has the strongest impact on a student's decision to join the profession" (p. 238) and is a top factor in surveys of both MLIS students overall and those with science backgrounds or aiming to be science librarians (Dukic, 2019;Hallmark & Lembo, 2003;Pellack, 2006). However, MLIS students tend to have no exposure to science libraries or alternative LIS roles (Eells, 2006;Piper & Wilairat, 2022).…”

Section: Recruitment Of Stem Graduates To Mlis Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, increased educational diversity in MLIS programs leads to diverse perspectives in LIS as a profession, resulting in growth in the development of LIS practice and research (Clarke & Kim, 2018). Coupled with the aging or "graying" of the LIS field (Ard, 2006;Kuruppu, 2006;Level & Blair, 2006;Pellack, 2006;Taylor et al, 2011) and overall concerns about librarian recruitment (Beck & Callison, 2006), there are not enough qualified candidates applying to positions well-suited to MLIS graduates with science backgrounds, such as science librarianship (Sterner, 2020;Walker, 2011). It is difficult to know the situation in Canada, as an analysis of Canadian MLIS educational backgrounds has only…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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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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“…Pellack 1 claims that although there has been a shortage of science librarians since the 1950s, the shortage remains. Level and Blair 2 suggest that continuing education, funding for professional development, mentoring, and library culture that supports new ideas will contribute to recruitment and retention.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Jazzing Up Next-Gen Librarians for Freshman Engineering Instruction Delivery

Armour-Gemmen

Pickens

Hensel

et al.

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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Uncle Albert Needs You!

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

A Follow-Up Study of the Factors Shaping the Career Choices of Library School Students at the University of Alabama

A Follow-Up Study of the Factors Shaping the Career Choices of Library School Students at the University of Alabama

Where Are the Scientists?

Jazzing Up Next-Gen Librarians for Freshman Engineering Instruction Delivery

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