Librarians as subject matter experts: A case study in botanical data management.

The article offers information on the importance of subject matter expertise for professionals in specialized libraries and information centers. Topics include the development of specialized expertise and technology skills among Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, the benefits of su...

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Publicado en:Public Services Quarterly Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 138 - 150
Autor principal: Houck, Kevin
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr-Jun2024
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Sumario:The article offers information on the importance of subject matter expertise for professionals in specialized libraries and information centers. Topics include the development of specialized expertise and technology skills among Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, the benefits of subject specialization for science librarians, and the need for information specialists in botanical settings to develop specialized botanical knowledge alongside traditional LIS skills.