The role of information professionals in the knowledge economy skills, profile and a model for supporting scientific production and communication

• Main Author: Machin-Mastromatteo, Juan D. (Author)
• Format: Manuscript Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, MA Chandos Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier [2017] ©2017
• Subjects: Science and technology libraries; Knowledge economy
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xi, 136 pages : illustrations 23 cm
• ISBN: 9780128112229

The Role of Information Professionals in the Knowledge Economy: Skills, Experiences, Practices and Strategies presents the tools that are necessary for the acquisition and development of a scientific culture. The work and profile of the information professional is no longer limited to the world of libraries. In countries with developing and peripheral economies that are seeking to reduce dependence on knowledge generated by rich countries it is necessary to develop and foster new professional profiles with high expertise in knowledge generation and management in order to support such paradigm shifts. This comprehensive book presents the case for this paradigm shift and is an ideal resource for information professionals who are interested in new avenues of exploration.