Developing a Competency Index for Librarians: Benchmark for Capacity Building, LIS Education, and Continuing Professional Development
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Date
2020-09
Authors
Alenzuela, Reysa
Cantel, Ana Mae
PeleƱa, Ma. Cynthia
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Nazarbayev University Library
Abstract
Competence is always an evolving issue as it needs to adapt to the transformation
in society. Library and information professionals are faced with the same societal
changes in dealing with information, technology, and services. Knowledge and
skills must also be aligned to the needs of the institution served. The development
of a competency index has been a major task of library organizations. The
American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries and
Online Computer Library Center have created a competency index that will guide
educators and employers on what to expect from information professionals.
However, this may not be a one-size-fits-all considering the uniqueness of
libraries based on geography, culture, language and other factors. Hence, this
case study of two associations: the Vanuatu Library Association and Southeast
Asia Theological Librarians was developed. The research describes how
the competencies of two associations were created and explains the steps in
developing a competency index that can be applied in a country or a region.
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Keywords
Competency index, Competency mapping, Librarian competency, Continuing professional development, LIS education, Pacific Librarians, Theological Librarians