ABSTRACT
The division and tension between catalogers and reference librarians has had a long history. Many factors influence the dialog or division between reference and technical services. The authors of this article are trying to define those factors by looking back into their careers as catalog, reference, and network resources librarians. Based on their experience, the paper examines both the traditional methods of operation and the emerging blending of duties and the positive and negative effects on individuals and the profession. The changing demands of library users are also examined as a cause for the blurring lines. In conclusion, the authors explore the state of readiness of our profession to answer the questions of whether and how we can work together to provide optimal library service to our users. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678, E-mail address: getinfo@haworthpressinc.com <Website: https://www.haworthpressinc.com>]
