Leading the field: the role of the information professional in the next century

Abstract

Considers the role of the information professional in the next century in addition to informational retrieval skills. Covers the need to develop the role as trainer and facilitator of information retrieval. Identifies the need to be able to adapt to change, work closely with IT specialists and specialize in the subject of their industry.

Citation

Marfleet, J. and Kelly, C. (1999), "Leading the field: the role of the information professional in the next century", The Electronic Library, Vol. 17 No. 6, pp. 359-364. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000005333