Abstract
Through a survey of over 200 U.S. academic science librarians, we investigate the perceived value of subject specialization; look for trends toward or away from science subject specialization; and analyze predictions about the future of science liaison librarianship. Results show that science librarians perceive subject specialization positively and predict it will continue to be necessary in the future. They also perceive that liaison relationships will remain crucial. While functional roles appear to be growing, they were not seen as replacing traditional subject responsibilities. Results suggest a shift toward a more generalist approach, however, additional research is needed before stating this conclusively.