Preferred political, social, and technological characteristics of electronic resources (ER) librarians
Citation
Downes, Kathy A. and Pal V. Rao. 2007. Preferred Political, Social, and Technological Characteristics of Electronic Resources (ER) Librarians, Collection Management, 32:1-2, 3-14
Abstract
The digital revolution has created a need for a new type of
professional called the electronic resources (ER) librarian. This chapter
traces the development of this new position in academic libraries, identifies preferred characteristics needed to succeed in this position, and provides a rationale for why some characteristics are essential while others are
desirable. Using economic, political, social, and technological factors as
determinants, the authors further the discussion and ask the question: has this position become a permanent fixture in the library culture or is it a
passing trend?
Description
Author Posting. (c) Taylor & Francis, 2007.
This is the author's version of the work. It is posted here by permission of Taylor & Francis for personal use, not for redistribution.
The definitive version was published in Collection Management, 2007, 1-2, pp.3-14.
DOI: 10.1300/J105v32n01_02