Corrall, Sheila
(2016)
The challenge for librarian skills: Transforming professional competencies.
In: The Future of Academic Libraries: Open University Symposium on the Provision for Online & Distance Learning Students, 17 March 2016 - 17 March 2016, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Academic libraries and information services must continually evolve in response to challenges in the wider organization and environmental context. Key trends include rapid development and convergence of digital technologies, massive growth in non-specialist interaction with information and technology, and the evolution of the network society as a participatory culture. New concepts and models have emerged, such as blended librarianship, embedded informationists, inside-out collections, the participatory library, and space-as-service. The shift from a support service mindset to collaborative working and multidisciplinary partnerships has significant implications for competency development, giving rise to calls for T-shaped, Pi-shaped, and comb-shaped people. New frameworks are needed to articulate the breadth and depth of specialist and generic knowledge, skills, and abilities required for boundary-spanning roles in the 21st century. Professional preparation programs and continuing education activities must focus on key areas where enhanced capabilities are important and urgent, including technological fluency, relationship building, and reflective practice.
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Unpublished |
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| Date: |
17 March 2016 |
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No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Event Title: |
The Future of Academic Libraries: Open University Symposium on the Provision for Online & Distance Learning Students |
| Event Dates: |
17 March 2016 - 17 March 2016 |
| Event Type: |
Conference |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Information Sciences > Library and Information Science |
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No |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
academic, libraries, competency, frameworks, continuing, education, information, specialists, professional, development, service, models |
| Date Deposited: |
17 Jun 2016 14:51 |
| Last Modified: |
25 Aug 2017 04:57 |
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http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/28241 |
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