Embedded in Systems Engineering: How One Organization Makes It Work

There is growing interest today in dedicating—or embedding—information professionals to a specific team. I'm a librarian embedded in a team, and I'd like to tell you what it's like. Having embedded librarians like me brings benefits to the customer and to the library organization. Combining different disciplines and different ways of thinking makes the SEPO team a good proving ground for ideas. Having a varied team means you get different viewpoints, which can bring even more ideas to the table. As a librarian working with engineers, designers, and other professionals, I'm part of that mix.