Evolving Roles and Requirements of Systems Librarianship in U.S.A.: Analyzing Trends in Job ads from 2006 to 2010

Kim,, D. (2010). Evolving Roles and Requirements of Systems Librarianship in U.S.A.: Analyzing Trends in Job ads from 2006 to 2010. 한국비블리아학회지, 21(4), 149-160, https://doi.org/10.14699/kbiblia.2010.21.4.149

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In 1997, Lavagnino defined four stages of technology trends in libraries; but, he left a question about the fifth stage. Based on literature review, the following; Web technology, open source application, library consortia, digitization, wireless, and social media are the main trends in the fifth stage. Analyzing the job advertisements (ads) dating from 2006 to 2010 in systems librarianship, the analysis showed that there are three patterns. The first pattern is that the title of 'system librarian' is no longer specific to managing only the ILS at many libraries. The second pattern - network management skills - is not highly required in the job ads. And the last pattern - especially academic institutions which have archive or special collection departments - was looking for a systems librarian. In addition, Web technology has evolved as the most required skill according to the advertisements, as well as inter-personal skills in a team environment.

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Vol.21 No.4

Evolving Roles and Requirements of Systems Librarianship in U.S.A.: Analyzing Trends in Job ads from 2006 to 2010

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