The Presence of IT Skill Sets in Librarian Position Announcements

被引：41

作者：

Mathews, Janie M. ^{[1
]}

Pardue, Harold ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Spring Hill Coll, Burke Mem Lib, Mobile, AL 36608 USA

[2] Univ S Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688 USA

来源：

COLLEGE & RESEARCH LIBRARIES | 2009年 / 70卷 / 03期

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D O I：

10.5860/crl.70.3.250

中图分类号：

G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];

学科分类号：

1205 ; 120501 ;

摘要：

What skills do librarians need in today's world with its Google-esque movement toward ubiquitous instant information? Anecdotal evidence suggests librarians are acquiring a wider range of information technology (IT) skills. This study examines the IT skills employers deem essential by conducting a content analysis of randomly selected job ads from ALA's online JobList over a five-month period. We found a substantial need for Web development, project management, systems development, and systems applications. This suggests that librarians are incorporating a significant subset of IT professionals' skill sets. This trend poses challenging questions for their identity and profession.

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页码：250 / 257

页数：8