Predatory publishing is a concern in all areas of librarianship. In special libraries, librarians work with experts in various fields. It is vital that special librarians understand the sector-relevant publishing landscape, and which publications maintain academic integrity.
Interview with Shannon Jones and Beverly Murphy, editors of a book about cultural humility and its relevance in healthcare and special libraries.
Interview with the president of the Medical Library Association about benefits of membership for health sciences librarians
Interview with the president of the Art Libraries Society of North America about their strategies, goals, membership, and ways to participate
Discusses book of essays exploring cultural meaning and significance of library collections and of collection as an act performed within context
Authors showcase vital work that illuminates decolonial archival practices for archivists, curators, heritage practitioners, and librarians
Listing of sites that provide royalty-free images for use in presentations, courseware, and websites.
Skills for special librarians include creating learning opportunities in a library; application, integration, human dimension, learning how to learn.
Adults must remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create; also find value in learning, understand others, and become self-directed learners.
Recommended reading for special librarians, from a library expert, teacher and writer. Five titles relevant to librarians.
Librarians need to gather assessment data to see how well libraries are meeting needs, how the collection is being used, and knowledge/service gaps.
The Technology Integration Matrix helps instructors be purposeful in their integration of technology in instructional settings, such as in libraries.
Interview with authors of Managing Data for Patron Privacy, which examines how librarians can improve the privacy of patron data.
