The role of the data librarian in scientometrics and related fields
Subject Areas : Journal of Knowledge Studies
amirreza asnafi
1
,
Sajedeh Abdi
2
1 - Faculty member of Knowledge and Information Science Department, Shahdi Beheshti University,
2 - MA of Knowledge and Information Science, National Research Institute For Science Policy,
Keywords: data, Scientometrics, Data librarian, Data librarianship, Data librarian skills,
Abstract :
Objective: The present study intends to study the importance of the topic of the librarian and its role in the field of scientometrics and other relevant fields. Methodology: this paper is of collection type and the method of documentary research has been done in the way of studying texts. Results: The data librarian has unique skills such as access management, data literacy, Collection building, digital monitoring, and diffusion support and policy development. As well as, the storage and archive of data, computer technology, science and technology assessment, scientific communication and data management are common among the skills of librarian or data consultant, Conclusion: With the advent of the librarian, new job opportunities have been created for librarians. In Asia the subject of data librarian is still unknown, and the proper utilization of it is to provide definitions and work in universities, expand employment range, and continue to create job rows in different centers.
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