The role of subject librarian in the processes of science and studies

Abstract

Purpose is to present the role and services of Mykolas Romeris University subject librarians in the processes of science and studies via aspect of social technologies. Scientists don‘t usually have enough time to take a look to a wideness of social technologies and students in many cases don’t know about them. Above-mentioned services and social technologies are the instrumentalities for faster scientific information retrieval and increased researcher’s visibility in the academic world. Design/methodology/approach – review of scientific literature, comparative analysis of social technologies and statistical data analysis of subject librarian’s services. Findings – identified social networks mostly matching social sciences and humanities. Research limitations/implications – practical implementation of this research can be applied in Mykolas Romeris University and other universities of social sciences and humanities. Practical implications – by observing and knowing innovations in social technologies subject librarians can widely spread this knowledge in their activities. Originality/Value – article represents services of Mykolas Romeris University subject librarians.