4 cited references to one of my papers

In 1991 while I was at St. John's University, I wrote this paper:


How to Avoid Science Anxiety Among Science Librarians Page Range: 11 - 19 DOI: 10.1300/J122v12n01_03 Copyright Year: 1991
Contributors:
Bruce Slutsky BS, MS, Supervising Science Librarian, St. John's University, Jamaica, NY


Abstract:
Science librarians not educated in the sciences can be effective in reference, collection development, bibliographic instruction, and database searching if they understand issues in science and technology that affect the general public and are trained properly on the job. Since library school education in science/technology librarianship can not completely prepare one for a career, chief science librarians must train new employees in all phases of their jobs. In the interviewing process the library manager must ascertain that the candidate is interested in science, willing to learn necessary skills, and not afraid to handle difficult reference questions. Science anxiety among science librarians can be avoided.

I just found out today through using Google Scholar

HTML] ►Spotlight on the Subject Knowledge of Chemistry Librarians: Results of a SurveyC Hooper-Lane - Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 1999 - istl.orgA survey of academic chemistry librarians concerning how they obtain and maintain subject knowledge found that 86% took college level chemistry courses, 64% have a science degree, and 43% have a degree in chemistry. To continue ... Cited by 11 - Related articles - Cached - Web Search - All 7 versions


The Face of 21st Century Physical Science Librarianship - [PDF] ►haworthpressinc.comL Ortega, CM Brown - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIES, 2005 - haworthpress.comABSTRACT. Physical science librarians from the US and Canada par- ticipated in a survey about their educational background, experience, and professional activity. This group of information professionals can be characterized as ... Cited by 4 - Related articles - Web Search - BL Direct - All 5 versions


Recruiting the BestC Brown - Science & Technology Libraries, 2006 - haworthpress.comSUMMARY. Analysis of position announcements appearing in the archives of the CHMINF-L and STS-L online discussion forums dated January 2005 through February 2006 indicates the persistence of the requirement for a background in ... Related articles - Web Search - BL Direct - All 5 versions


Becoming a Science Librarian: Accident, Serendipity, or Purposeful Plan?DM Beck, R Callison - Science & Technology Libraries, 2006 - haworthpress.comSUMMARY. Increasing concern has been expressed in the literature regarding the recruitment and retention of qualified librarians within the profession. Science and Technology Libraries share equally in con- sidering the consequences of ... Related articles - Web Search - BL Direct - All 5 versions

Students are Asking About Textbooks

It's the time of the year when students come to the reference desk asking if the NJIT library carries the required textbook for their course. I understand that textbooks especially in the science and engineering disciplines are very expensive and that students often lack the money to buy them. They can certainly save money by purchasing a used copy. The publishers are somewhat "nasty" by unnecessarily revising textbooks thus making the used older editions obsolete. Doe calculus or basic chemistry change over a five year period? I tell students that the textbooks are part of the cost of their education. Their professor feels it is in their best interest to own the book. Buying every textbook would wipe out the library's budget. Even if we did buy every textbook, they would have to be on reserve and only available for a few hours. A student must have access to their textbooks at all time. A chemical engineering professor suggested that students form a study group with one copy of the book available to all. This would save money.

More Planning for the Fall Semester

We had a reference meeting for about an hour to make some plans for the new semester. We are enhancing our training of freshman taking the English Composition course. They will be taking 3 Research Roadmap classes given by our staff. David and Heather will be giving most of them since their experise is in the humanities. I contacted Professor Taha Marhaba and arranged to teach his class in Environmental Engineering as I have done for many years. It is always frustrating when students don't ask questions. Are they totally disinterested? Do they understand the materials and not need the lecture? Is the lecture over their heads?

Orientations for new graduate students in chemistry and chemical engineering

Today I spoke at graduate student orientations for Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science and the Otto York Department of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering (boy is that a mouthful). I kept my remarks brief since I will be giving seminars to these students in the weeks to come. I explained to the students that it was my job to familiarize them with the resources available to them and to show them how to use them optimally. More students came into the library today since they are preparing themselves for the new fall semester.

International Students Orientation Today

The orientation for new international students was held today on the second floor of the Campus Center. At 8:30 when the library opened we were bombarded with students needing to use the photocopiers. This happens once a year. Student prefer not to make photocopies and pay 10 cents a copy when they can scan books or articles and not have to pay anything. I think the international students had to photocopy their immigration documentation.

Getting Ready for the Fall Semester

Today was the first Friday that we had to work since June. The university saves $200,000 in energy costs by closing on Fridays during the summer. I just made arrangements to teach my seminars in chemistry and chemical engineering during the first few weeks of the semester. I hope that the students will be attentive and learn something. It can be very frustrating when you see students playing with their cell phones and being non-attentive in a low tech way.

NJIT Faculty Publications Database

For two years I have been a consultant to the production of the faculty publications database. Professor Nancy Steffen-Flur is the principal investigator of this project. She is trying to determine the relationships of the collaborators especially the difference in collaborations among women. I am working with Maria Plummer and Christopher Pax who are students working with Nancy. We had a little meeting today since Maria was confused about the new interface in the EbscoHost databases. There also seemed to be more references to NJIT publications in the Scopus database that they originally could not find. This is a work in progress.

Returned from the Philadelphia ACS Meeting

I returned today after spending 3 days at the American Chemical Society national meeting in Philadelphia. I decided to make some minor revisions to my PowerPoint presentations for chemistry and chemical engineering classes for the upcoming Fall semester.

Starting a blog about the NJIT Library

I am starting this blog to facilitate communication among students, faculty and staff who need my services at the NJIT Library. This is a work in progress, so I will try to spruce it up over time. Anyone in the NJIT community is welcome to comment.