The Embedded Librarian: Innovative Strategies for Taking Knowledge Where It's Needed

摘要

It is clear that recent developments in technology and the ways in which information is accessed necessitate a fundamental rethink of the concepts of "library" and "librarian". David Shumaker's consideration of the "embedded librarian" is an important addition to this debate. Embedded librarianship describes the trend of moving librarians out of libraries, both physically and organisationally. It involves librarians working in partnership with teams in their organisation or community, contributing to projects and offering customised support. The concept is not a new one, especially among special librarians, but it is a model which is of growing importance for other sectors too.