A survey on the functions and qualifications of " bibliothécaires adjoints " in university libraries, libraries of the major establishments and research libraries

Within the context of a statutory reform, a questionnaire has been sent to around 250 bibliothécaires adjoints (BA) in 20 university libraries, libraries of the major establishments and research libraries. A second questionnaire has been sent to the directors of these libraries. The 141 columns of the questionnaire describe the different tasks the BA fulfill at the present time. The analysis of the answers shows an evolution in these tasks, due, in part, to the use of new technologies. Through this survey it is clear that most of the BA take part in scientific tasks. However there are some rare areas, they do not feel concerned by. This study as well as the one conducted with public libraries will enable us to define new functions for BA, taking their qualifications into account.
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