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Main Authors: Dawson, Alma, McCook, Kathleen de la Pena
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1996
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ529657
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Table of Contents:
  • Trends Affecting the Roles of Reference Librarians. Dawson, Alma McCook, Kathleen de la Pena Competence Creativity Demography Innovation Interpersonal Communication Librarians Library Role Library Services Reference Services Sociocultural Patterns Technological Advancement Technological Literacy Users (Information) Reviews societal and general library trends and their effect on roles of library reference staff. Topics include demographic changes; economic trends; technological developments; shifting paradigms; contextual perceptions; technological competence; human dimensions, including the librarian's role as intermediary; and creativity and innovation. Contains 110 references. (LRW)