Education for sci-tech librarianship: Retrospect and prospect

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Abstract

This paper reviews the history of formal educational programs in sci-tech librarianship and suggests likely future developments. Educational programs for sci-tech librarianship are linked to developments in both special librarianship and information science. Aspects considered include student qualifications and recruitment, course offerings and curriculum, faculty and other resources, and teaching methods and special programs. Current trends in library education are identified. Future educational programs must be responsive to the development of new roles, new information sources, and the widespread need for scientific literacy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOne Hundred Years of Sci-Tech Libraries
Subtitle of host publicationA Brief History
EditorsEllis Mount
PublisherRoutledge
Pages75-88
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9780429345364
ISBN (Print)9780367363345, 9780367363369
StatePublished - 1988

Publication series

NameRoutledge Library Editions: Library and Information Science

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Arts and Humanities
  • General Social Sciences

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