Encouraging continuous learning for librarians and library staff
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the issues surrounding professionals whose legacy skills do not align with the new directions in which the academic library is moving. It also examines the ways in which the disappearance of traditional roles impacts librarians and users alike.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper considers policies for training professionals for their roles in the twenty-first century academic library sphere and identifies skills they will need for these new roles.
Findings
This paper provides insights into possible solutions for training librarians and library staff so that they will have necessary skills for their future roles.
Originality/value
This paper will provide library managers with approaches to staff training and a framework for understanding the specific skills that will be necessary for staff to possess in the twenty-first century academic library.
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Citation
Decker, E.N. (2017), "Encouraging continuous learning for librarians and library staff", Library Management, Vol. 38 No. 6/7, pp. 286-293. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-10-2016-0078
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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