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Professional Development Needs and Resources for Government Document Librarians

Professional Development Needs and Resources for Government Document Librarians

Susanne Caro
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 17
ISBN13: 9781466686328|ISBN10: 1466686324|EISBN13: 9781466686335
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8632-8.ch009
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Caro, Susanne. "Professional Development Needs and Resources for Government Document Librarians." Professional Development and Workplace Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 117-133. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8632-8.ch009

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Caro, S. (2016). Professional Development Needs and Resources for Government Document Librarians. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Professional Development and Workplace Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 117-133). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8632-8.ch009

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Caro, Susanne. "Professional Development Needs and Resources for Government Document Librarians." In Professional Development and Workplace Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 117-133. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8632-8.ch009

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Abstract

Few accredited library science programs offer more than one class on government resources or librarianship. As a result, government documents librarians often receive limited formal education focused on federal, state, or local government resources. The majority of professionals working with these materials drew from a number of additional resources, including networking, listserves, conferences, and webinars, to supplement their knowledge, stay abreast of changes in the field, and contribute to the professional community. As with other areas of librarianship, access to these options is limited by economic factors. Individuals working with government materials face reduced budgets for travel, registration, and lodging. Limited staffing makes taking time off for conferences difficult, and additional duties make it challenging for many librarians to find time to engage in classes or webinars. This chapter looks at previous surveys and the results of a new survey to determine the current obstacles, needs, and opportunities for government documents librarians.

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