Foundations and history of the profession / Jeffrey G. Coghill and Roger G. Russell -- Information resources and collections / Joseph Thomas and Yunting Fu -- Organization of knowledge and information / Sarah W. Sutton and Mira E. Greene -- Communication skills, marketing, IT skills, and teamwork / Carenado Davis, Michael Tucker, Jeffrey G. Coghill, and Roger Russell -- Reference and user services / Meghan Hupe, Susan Bridgers, and Lisa Blackwell -- Research skills and competencies necessary for librarians in the digital age / Kerry Dhakal, Karen Stanley Grigg, Irene Machowa Lubker, and Kristen L. Young -- Current and future trends for supporting online and distance education / Amy Blevins, Katy Kavanagh Webb, Christine Andresen, and Megan B. Inman -- Strategic and innovative: health sciences library leadership, management, and administration / Jean Shipman and M.J. Tooey -- Core competencies across the profession / Beverly Murphy and Shannon D. Jones -- The library and the future: patrons' view of the library / Anna Ercoli Schnitzer and Merle Rosenzweig.
Summary:
Librarianship is both an art and a science. Librarians study the science of information and how to work with clients to help them find solutions to their information needs. They also learn quickly that there is an art to working with people, to finding the answers to tough questions using the resources available and knowing which information resources to use to find the information being sought in short order. But, what technical skills do librarians need to be successful in the future? How can library managers best develop their staffs for success?
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.