Georgina Hardy|Sheila Corrall
Revisiting the subject librarian
Aston University
future subject librarianship challenged technological advances funding pressures questionnaires used collect data roles relationships competencies 32 subjectliaison librarians supporting three disciplines uk universities survey showed postholders undertaking wide range activities academic liaison information literacy teaching central tasks variety job titles roles demanded pedagogical interpersonal abilities complement professional technical skillsets study confirmed predictions closer collaboration academic colleagues increased involvement teaching communication key area formal mechanisms less important proactive style personal approach comparisons diverse disciplines institutional types found similarities differences revealed distinctive features staffing delivery subject support law differences emphasis old new universities