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Standards for vision science librarians: 2026 review and revisions
Heather Edmonds1, Karen S Alcorn2, Caroline Allen3
1edmondsh@neco.edu, Director of Library Services, Library, New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA.
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|July 15, 2026
Summary
The Association of Vision Science Librarians (AVSL) revised its standards to focus on librarians managing diverse disciplines, not just libraries. These updated guidelines support health sciences librarians in vision science.
Area of Science:
- Vision Science
- Health Sciences Librarianship
- Information Management
Background:
- The Association of Vision Science Librarians (AVSL) has set standards for vision science libraries since 1976.
- The last revision of the Standards for Vision Science Libraries was published in 2014.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and revise the existing Standards for Vision Science Libraries.
- To address significant changes in librarianship and the information needs of vision science professionals.
Main Methods:
- Formation of an AVSL member committee in 2024.
- Collaboration among committee members, discussions with AVSL members, and review of current literature.
Main Results:
- A revised set of Standards for Vision Science Librarianship.
- Updated Standards emphasize the librarian's role across multiple disciplines, rather than solely the library's collection.
Conclusions:
- The revised Standards aim to guide librarians working with vision science materials and patrons.
- These updated guidelines serve as a foundation for developing expertise in health sciences librarianship within the vision science field.
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