A Profession Without Limits: The Changing Role of Reference Librarians

Authors

Elaine Sullo, George Washington UniversityFollow
Laura E. Abate, George Washington UniversityFollow
Thomas Harrod, George Washington UniversityFollow
Gisela Butera, George Washington UniversityFollow
Alexandra Gomes, George Washington UniversityFollow
Paul Levett, George Washington UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Keywords

Reference Librarians; Roles

Publication Date

2015

Abstract

Librarians have taken on new and evolving roles, many of which have come about based on a need that can be uniquely satisfied with a librarian's background and expertise. Some roles have simply been filled due to a librarian's availability and willingness to volunteer for something new. In considering how these roles will continue to evolve and affect our daily work, we've identified and categorized the changing roles and responsibilities of Himmelfarb health science librarians.

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Presented at: Medical Library Association Annual Meeting, May 15-20, 2015. Austin, TX.