The questions addressed in this research reflect the concerns and problems of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals as they recruit librarians who have scientific or technical backgrounds. Presented as a panel discussion at the 2001 Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference, the study investigated why scientists and engineers choose to go into library and information science and how we, as a profession, can identify and encourage these newcomers.
Revised: October 10, 2011 |
Published: May 23, 2003
Citation
Hallmark J., and M.F. Lembo. 2003.Leaving Science for LIS: Interviews and a Survey of Librarians with Scientific and Technical Degrees.Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship Spring 2003, no. 37:[Online].PNNL-SA-35674.doi:10.5062/F44X55SX