Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship
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Conference Reports
STS Forum for Science and Technology Library Research
Notes from the Committee Meeting
Tamera Lee
Auburn University
tammylee@lib.auburn.edu
Primary agenda item was selection of three abstracts for presentation at ALA Annual
Conference. From nine abstracts submitted, the following three were selected based on
criteria of timeliness, scholarship, and relevance to science and technology
librarianship:
- "Stretching the Dollars for Library Materials in Science and Technology in
Illinois, " by Virginia Baldwin, Associate Professor, Booth Library Eastern
Illinois University
- "An Investigation of the Efficacy of Intelligent Agents in Collection Development,"
by Jennifer Weintraub, Collection Development Librarian, Mann Library, Cornell
University
- "The Work Demands and Information Seeking Behavior of Ph.D. Physics Students: A
Comparison Across Roles," by Kevin McDonough, Reference and Research Support Librarian,
Northern Michigan University
The committee believes that the work of the Forum serves the strategic plan of ACRL,
especially the first strategic direction, "to provide development opportunities for
academic and research librarians and other library personnel that enhance their ability to
deliver superior services and resources." STS Research Forum papers will be presented at
ALA Annual, Sunday, June 28, 1998 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.