Reference librarians: survival strategies in a digital age

Lyn McCullagh

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference proceeding contribution

    Abstract

    Reference librarians as a group of professional staff are facing an uncertain future. The position of subject librarian in the 1960's & 1970's was designed to actively exploit and promote the library, its services and collections. This traditional knowledge-based role as the gatekeeper to library resources is under threat from many directions.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationReference and Information Service Section Conference and Exhibition
    Subtitle of host publication1999 & beyond : partnerships and paradigms
    Place of PublicationPaddington, N.S.W.
    PublisherACMS - Conventions & Exhibitions
    Number of pages4
    Publication statusPublished - 1999
    EventReference and Information Service Section Conference and Exhibition - Sydney
    Duration: 6 Sept 19998 Sept 1999

    Conference

    ConferenceReference and Information Service Section Conference and Exhibition
    CitySydney
    Period6/09/998/09/99

    Keywords

    • reference librarians

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