Skills for Faculty 1. Ability to utilize library services effectively. Experienced researchers are usually adept at accessing the information network, but studies consistently reveal their lack of awareness of library services. Less experienced faculty, who have not yet established links for continuing information exchange, are particularly affected by their inability to use institutionalized information providers like libraries. 2.Ability to utilize access tools related to their disciplines.
Many faculty are incapable of using the on-line catalog.
Faculty should be exposed to the resources which may be most relevant to their information needs, including the technological tools of access in which they may have a high level of interest. Ability to utilize information in a variety of formats. Faculty, may have already developed strong preferences for format, but interest in anything involving computers is high and opens a door for education efforts in this area. Ability to control personal information resources. This skill becomes more critical as personal information collections increase in size.