In light of the rate of environmental change, the specific knowledge and skills required of health sciences librarians, and the broad scope of the continuum of learning, it is clear that all who have a stake in the success of the profession need to take action. Therefore, this document sets forth some general recommendations, then outlines specific recommendations for those who play key roles in the professional development of health information professionals. General Recommendations 1. Individuals must assume personal responsibility for aggressively seeking lifelong education and professional development opportunities from a variety of sources. Quality educational systems and programs are available from a variety of sources.
Providers have responsibility for maintaining quality instruction.
The individual, however, must actively pursue those sources that best provide the necessary learning. This mutual pursuit of quality education must continue throughout the length of a professional's career. A coalition of interdisciplinary educational providers and consumers should be established to explore new opportunities in the continuum of learning. Given the pace of change and the continuing arrival of new players in the information arena, it is imperative that this document not be viewed as definitive. The coalition would eliminate a stagnant approach to collaboration and would seek new ways to strengthen the continuum of learning.