The documentalist in Spain

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Caridad, Mercedes | Portela, Paloma

Affiliations: Sociedad Española de Documentación e Información Científica, Gran Via 67 Despacho 302, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Abstract: This paper discusses the variety of courses available in Spain for documentalists and the qualifications which documentalists are awarded. The role of professional associations is outlined and their importance for the information profession is emphasized. Training and employment prospects in Spain are reviewed, including further training opportunities for those already qualified. [French, German and Spanish translations of this abstract can be found on p. 305]

DOI: 10.3233/EFI-1989-7304

Journal: Education for Information, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 273-280, 1989