Information Magnet?

How I came across this article, “Corporate Librarian 2.0: New Core Competencies, ” I’m not sure. I can’t find it on either syllabus, 2000 or 2600. Seems it just came to me? What, we’re information magnets too? If we’re not seeking it, it seeks us! That said, I enjoyed the article. The author, Alexander Feng, referenced “information evangelists!.” I agree with his perspective :)

His main points: the core role of librarians is changing from information gatekeeper (is that what the profession WAS…really???)…to information guru (I like that). Feng went on to say librarians are “knowledge enablers ” (yes, it can be an addiction, one we encourage others to join) and also that we’re “knowledge creators,” in that we “customize alerts, make available competitive intelligence and improve knowledge sharing methods.” Right. “Ultimately,” he concludes, “the core competency is the ability to use current technologies to improve information communication.” I’d like to think that was ALWAYS the case with librarians.

I've always seen libraries as a service "industry." I confess, I'm confused and disappointed by those who don't understand that. In fact the joy of being a librarian is that we get to be of service AND we get to learn new things every day! What better job description is there? Dare to be curious!