Streszczenie
In the article the author analyzes position of the subject librarian and their functioning at university libraries in Poland. An unusual popularity of the German model of the Fachreferent has resulted in the 21st century in numerous attempts of adapting the position at Polish libraries. Based on the questionnaire results’ analysis, which was sent via e mail to academic libraries, the paper presents the current experiences and principles of subject librarian in Poland. The research is completed with discussion on the specialization of librarians’ job in the context of changing reality.