Furthering the librarian’s journey: predicting terrorism?

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the traditional librarian positions with intelligence analyst positions. Design/methodology/approach Opinion. Findings Similarities outnumber differences, and borrowing vocabulary and skills could benefit both, especially regarding long-term p...

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Published in:The Bottom line (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2015-10, Vol.28 (3), p.87-89
Main Author: Steele, Kirstin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Informatics
Information control
Intelligence gathering
Knowledge management
Librarians
Libraries
Library and information science
Library associations
Library materials
Political violence
Social networks
Students
Terrorism
User training
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Summary:Abstract Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the traditional librarian positions with intelligence analyst positions. Design/methodology/approach Opinion. Findings Similarities outnumber differences, and borrowing vocabulary and skills could benefit both, especially regarding long-term planning and spending in academic libraries. Research limitations/implications Comparing salaries, management structure and possibilities for advancement would be interesting points of study. Originality/value A literature search for comparing librarians with intelligence analysts revealed, in part, a 2013 lecture at the annual Special Libraries Association conference by Edna Reid, and a 2012 article from the Journal of Education for Library and Information Science on incorporating aspects of intelligence analysis into library school curricula.
ISSN:0888-045X
2054-1724
DOI:10.1108/BL-05-2015-0005