Crisis Librarianship: An Examination of Online Librarianship Roles in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2022

Keywords

Academic Libraries, Academic Librarianship, Online Learning, Subject Specialist Librarians, Embedded Librarian, Library Instruction

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2022.102530

Abstract

This study surveyed the members of a professional library organization for their perceptions of their online librarianship role. In particular, the survey sought to examine any change in online librarianship roles after March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Participants were administered a survey comprised of both quantitative and qualitative response options. Findings present a nuanced professional environment post-lockdown in which individual job duties largely remained the same; however participants reported increased demands stemming from workplace issues, including attrition and lack of resources.

Was this content written or created while at USF?

Yes

Citation / Publisher Attribution

The Journal of Academic Librarianship, v. 48, issue 4, art. 102530

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