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Statement of Purpose: How do we, as librarians, disseminate information, and equally important how do we diffuse it? How do we get the information out there, and how do we know that the information is actually transferred to an individual or group to form knowledge? I hope to explore answers to these questions with this blog.
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Introduction
The accumulation of knowledge was the beginnings of librarianship. In pre-technology days the library was the epitome of this accumulation. As libraries evolved so did the field of librarianship. It is the development of technology and the professionalism of the field that expanded it into the field of information science. Accumulation of knowledge is not enough. The creation, utilization, and dissemination of this knowledge are what make it the field of information science.
Unlike the past where librarians waited for the public to come to them, we face a future of demonstrating our value to our patrons. The expansion of information sources and the ease of access lead people to believe they no longer need a facilitator. However, the very wealth of information available, both valuable and outright wrong, make the guidance of our profession invaluable. It is to this end that this blog is dedicated.
Unlike the past where librarians waited for the public to come to them, we face a future of demonstrating our value to our patrons. The expansion of information sources and the ease of access lead people to believe they no longer need a facilitator. However, the very wealth of information available, both valuable and outright wrong, make the guidance of our profession invaluable. It is to this end that this blog is dedicated.
About Me
- Sharon Lokken
- I am a fourth generation Floridian. I graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Criminal Justice. I worked for five years at the Lakeland Public Library then took time off for my children. I then worked several part-time jobs and volunteered at my children's school. Seven years ago I started part-time at the library at Polk Community College on the Lakeland Campus in public services. Then five years ago I changed to technical services as the Acquisitions Technician. I buy the books, videos, and now digital licensing rights for our digital library we started last year. I am very involved in collection development, researching what we have, searching for newer materials, and recommending titles to update our library. I also cover the reference desk when needed.
Information Science in Librarianship Blogs
Links to Check Out
Blog Archive
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2008
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- ► 03/23 - 03/30 (1)
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Model of Dissemination/Diffusion
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