An exploration of the impact of educational background on basic science and life sciences librarians.
This study sought to investigate the influence of a science educational background on librarian interactions with basic and life sciences programs. Through semi-structured interviews with 14 librarians, the study identified several key themes: understanding and enjoying science is beneficial; previo...
| Publicado en: | Medical Reference Services Quarterly Vol. 44; no. 3; pp. 213 - 228 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul-Sep2025
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| Sumario: | This study sought to investigate the influence of a science educational background on librarian interactions with basic and life sciences programs. Through semi-structured interviews with 14 librarians, the study identified several key themes: understanding and enjoying science is beneficial; previous experience influences librarians' approaches; relationships are important; defining success is challenging; and collaborating with other campus units is unusual. Results suggest a science undergraduate or graduate degree and previous science-related work experience enhance librarians' comfort and communication with scientists and highlight a lack of professional continuing education related to researcher workflows. |
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