Collection Development Competencies for Science and Technology Libraries

Leach, Michael

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“…As academic libraries have moved toward supporting new methods of knowledge creation along with accompanying resources, staff must remain current with trends and technologies provided today through professional development opportunities (Somerville et al, 2005). The resources provided by the DLM Library are specific to the science and engineering population on campus, which has needs that differ from other departments (Leach, 2008). Group participation in professional development activities is demonstrated to improve working relationships between co-workers of various ages, ethnicities, and ability levels (Adams, 2009).…”

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Refocusing mobile makerspace outreach efforts internally as professional development

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to uninitiate new and non-traditional library resources, such as those commonly found in a makerspace, can often seem abstract, intimidating, or even unrelated to the library mission. The University of Nevada’s DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library set out to engage its on-campus library colleagues to increase awareness and understanding of the new technologies being offered in support of active learning and discovery. Design/methodology/approach – The science and engineering library is experimenting with an ongoing series of inreach/outreach workshops that enable other library faculty and staff from across the greater library organization to experience their non-traditional services and resources. A first pop-up maker technology workshop took place in June 2015 and was composed of three sessions including an introduction to 3D printing and modeling, digital design literacies, and lendable technologies. A survey was distributed to attendees for feedback. Findings – Anecdotal evidence suggest the event was successful, offering a potentially powerful mechanism for engaging and informing library staff about non-traditional resources and technology. Originality/value – This outreach approach may prove valuable for other academic libraries to similarly create awareness of non-traditional resources and technologies among its colleagues.

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“…Leach (2008) identifies competencies required in the area of collection management and the paper is useful for exploring competencies required by collection or subject librarians.…”

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Library staff development at the University of Auckland Library – Te Tumu Herenga

Adams

2009

Library Management

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PurposeThis paper aims to describe the approach taken by a staff development committee at a large academic library in New Zealand to reinvigorate professional and personal development. It seeks to examine the processes used, projects carried out and to highlight the outcomes.Design/methodology/approachTo identify training needs, a skills and attributes matrix was developed to which current courses were mapped. Priorities identified in the matrix informed the creation of a programme for which courses were commissioned. An orientation programme for new staff was re‐introduced which included the creation of a new staff development and training web site.FindingsThe approach taken by the Library Staff Development Advisory Group created a sustainable process, whereby staff development could periodically be reviewed. A relevant staff development programme could be created to meet the most important current training needs of staff. Reintroducing an orientation programme was successful – it was well attended and favourably received by staff.Research limitations/implicationsAn in‐depth needs analysis for specialist tasks to identify specific training needs for those areas could be conducted. Measuring the impact of training on services or behaviour has not yet been attempted.Originality/valueThis paper may be useful to any group deciding to review staff development in any workplace and is not restricted to libraries.

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“…Fisher (2001) analyzed job descriptions for acquisitions librarians and, with additional input provided by colleagues attending the Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge, grouped the competencies in to four major areas: acquisitions, technology, management, and personal. Leach (2008) focused on competencies for collection development in science and technology libraries. He emphasized the need for both foundational competencies such as budget management, knowledge of the publishing industry and policy implementation, as well as awareness of scholarly communication trends, technical skills, and the ability to deal with change.…”

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Planning for the acquisition of information resources management core competencies

Martin

Zaghloul

2011

New Library World

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PurposeThis paper aims to discuss the development of a core set of information resources management (IRM) competencies and to detail a plan for their acquisition by IRM librarians of a large academic university library.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines the work of librarians who manage information resources at the University of Arizona Libraries to inform the development of a set of core competencies. The planned implementation and assessment of a series of training sessions for developing these competencies is also discussed, as is the role of individual librarians who have been assigned specific tasks related to broader issues not easily addressed by a training session. Finally, a prioritized list of mastery‐level competencies for future development is defined.FindingsBy defining in detail the information resource‐related tasks for which IRM members are responsible, the authors were able to develop a plan for training modules that are designed to ensure core competencies for all team members.Originality/valueThis paper is a detailed plan for developing competencies needed to manage information resources at an academic library.

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Collection Development Competencies for Science and Technology Libraries

Cited by 5 publications

References 12 publications

Refocusing mobile makerspace outreach efforts internally as professional development

Refocusing mobile makerspace outreach efforts internally as professional development

Library staff development at the University of Auckland Library – Te Tumu Herenga

Planning for the acquisition of information resources management core competencies

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