Table of Contents
Figures ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
1 Foundations and History of the Profession Jeffrey G. Coghill Roger G. Russell 1
2 Information Resources and Collections Joseph Thomas Yunting Fu 7
3 Organization of Knowledge and Information Sarah W. Sutton Mira E. Greene 29
4 Communication Skills, Marketing, IT Skills, and Teamwork Carenado Davis Michael Tucker Jeffrey G. Coghill Roger Russell 43
5 Reference and User Services Meghan Hupe Susan Bridgers Lisa Blackwell 59
6 Research Skills and Competencies Necessary for Librarians in the Digital Age Kerry Dhakal Karen Stanley Grigg Irene Machowa Lubker Kristen L. Young 77
7 Current and Future Trends for Supporting Online and Distance Education Amy Blevins Katy Kavanagh Webb Christine Andresen Megan B. Inman 99
8 Strategic and Innovative: Health Sciences Library Leadership, Management, and Administration Jean Shipman M. J. Tooey 115
9 Core Competencies across the Profession Beverly Murphy Shannon D. Jones 133
10 The Library of the Future: Patrons' View of the Library Anna Ercoli Schnitzer Merle Rosenzweig 143
Appendix 155
Index 157
About the Editors 161
Contributors 163