Competence models for special libraries’ professionals: Foreign experience
https://doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2019-7-3-13
Abstract
New technologies and communication models question the value of libraries and librarians in the digital epoch. The libraries of all types and departmental subordination are challenged. National and foreign studies are to enable to comprehend the new role of the libraries and librarians. The author examines conceptualizing the role of special libraries and their professionals. She analyzes studies, reports and publications made by several professional associations of special libraries that have been intensively investigating into solutions for the libraries to preserve their value for the future. Thus, the Special Libraries Association (USA) and American Association of Law Libraries have accomplished their rebranding.
The foreign librarians argue that professional competences make efficient instrument that would enable the librarians to develop their career and to demonstrate the value of the libraries. The author examines the competence models for special libraries professionals as suggested by the mentioned professional associations. Management competences, leadership and communication skills are particularly important for small libraries’ librarians.
About the Author
I. Paramonova
St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture
Russian Federation
Head, Archival and Library Department, All-Russian Research, Project and Technological Institute of Electrical Engineering, PostGraduate
Russian Federation
Head, Archival and Library Department, All-Russian Research, Project and Technological Institute of Electrical Engineering, PostGraduate
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Paramonova I. Competence models for special libraries’ professionals: Foreign experience. Scientific and Technical Libraries. 2019;(7):3-13. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2019-7-3-13
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