Will the Federal Science eLibrary (FSeL) replace all federal government libraries?
No. The Federal Science eLibrary will be built on the existing network of 300 federal libraries to supplement and enhance, not replace, departmental collections and librarians and other library staff. The role of the librarian has evolved beyond being an expert in traditional library science. Librarians are now knowledge brokers and expert advisors who search complex information sources and filter, organize and distribute key results that enable researchers to turn knowledge into discoveries and innovations. Departmental and regional library services must be sustained, as this is the only effective way of supporting the scientific, technical and medical (STM) professionals in each department.
