Developing working LIS professionals in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a study of the perceptions of deans and directors of academic libraries

Anwar, Mumtaz Ali; Al-Ansari, Husain

doi:10.1108/02640470210432384

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“…Researchers place responsibility for facilitating CPD on professional associations, academic institutions, employers and government agencies, albeit in varying degrees (Anwar and Al-Ansari, 2002). The Library Association's (LA) guidelines for a Framework for Continuing Professional Development stresses joint responsibility between employers and employees (Freeman, 1994) and many conclude that the responsibility for life-long learning and continued professional relevance must ultimately rest with the individual (Morgan, 1996;Broady-Preston and Bell, 2001;Brine, 2005).…”

Section: Responsibility For Cpdmentioning

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Pursuing CPD in the Caribbean: Individual quest versus organizational goal

Gosine-Boodoo

Nish²

2009

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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This study explores Caribbean librarians’ perceptions on continuing professional development (CPD) as it relates to employer support, personal interest and motivation. CPD literature was reviewed and a questionnaire designed. Hypotheses were tested based upon the following questions: do clearly defined CPD policies motivate librarians to pursue CPD activities?; are librarians motivated to pursue CPD where their organizations have formal programmes?; and are librarians who pursue CPD motivated primarily by the possibility of professional advancement? Data were obtained from 100 librarians mainly from academic, public and special libraries. Respondents showed a clear personal interest in CPD and were motivated to participate regardless of organizational support. A direct relationship was observed between CPD motivation and professional advancement. Personal and professional ambition appeared to be the main driver of respondents’ interest in CPD participation.

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Section: Responsibility For Cpdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pursuing CPD in the Caribbean: Individual quest versus organizational goal

Gosine-Boodoo

Nish²

2009

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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“…Most of them already had entry level professional qualification in LIS. They already had internet Al-Ansari, 2002;Evaluation and Training Institute, 2001;Ramaiah and Moorthy, 2002;and Saechan, 2001).…”

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ICT training for LIS professionals in Pakistan: a needs assessment

Mahmood

Khan

2007

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Purpose -This study is based on an assessment survey of continuing education (CE) needs for ICT of library and information science (LIS) professionals. The particular purpose of this study was to seek answers to the following questions: What are the ICT-focused educational backgrounds, as well as personal and professional characteristics, of LIS practitioners in Pakistan? What are the preferences of LIS professionals for ICT training including methods of CE, providers, incentives, suitable days/time, methods of announcement, payment, and language? What skills or techniques do LIS professionals need to learn? Design/methodology/approach -A questionnaire survey was conducted on a sample of 200 professionals working in all types of libraries and information organisations in various cities of Pakistan. Findings -LIS professionals showed their preferences in the areas requested and a series of recommendations are provided based on the findings from the survey. Originality/value -The results of this study are of use to the CE providers (i.e. library schools and professional associations etc.) and will help prepare LIS professionals for leadership in the new age, not only in Pakistan but also in other developing countries.

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“…Past studies have examined the skills and competencies needed for effective performance by LIS professionals and the relative importance of each identified skill or competency from different perspectives. A number of studies have focused on the analysis of a specific type of data such as job advertisements (Bishop et al, 2015; Orme, 2008; Raju, 2014; Saunders, 2012; Trembach et al, 2012), academic curricula (Bronstein, 2007; Edegbo, 2010; Hider et al, 2011; Robati and Singh, 2013), and data collected from interviews with library directors (Anwar and Al-Ansari, 2002; Chow et al, 2011; Peyvand et al, 2014; Raju, 2014; Riley-Huff and Rholes, 2011; Robati and Singh 2013). Other studies have yielded innovative models or typologies of skills and competencies in different LIS areas (Bronstein, 2015; Muthu et al, 2015; Nonthacumjane, 2011; Partridge and Hallam, 2004).…”

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Developing scales for identifying and classifying library and information science skills and competencies: An Israeli perspective

Bronstein

Nebenzahl

2018

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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The purpose of this study is to present the development of a skills and competencies scale for LIS professionals. Scales for the identification and classification of the skills and competencies needed to work in the library and information science profession can contribute to the development of academic and professional programs. This empirical survey was conducted in Israel among members of two library and information science listservs. The final sample included 183 valid questionnaires. The study tested the viability of a typology comprised of 46 skills and competencies as items in multi-items scales. Factor analysis and Cronbach’s Alpha were utilized in performing the analysis that resulted in four clusters: technology skills, information skills, personal competencies and traditional librarianship skills and show that 25 out of 46 original skills contribute to the explanation of 44% of the total variance. The study contributes to the literature on the subject by proposing updated scales that examine practitioners’ views and opinions of which skills and competencies they needed in information work. The typology that resulted from the study ascertains that, regardless of the rapid changes that the profession has confronted in the last decades, the skills that have been at the core of the profession are still relevant alongside technological skills related to online environments such as website development and management.

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Developing working LIS professionals in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a study of the perceptions of deans and directors of academic libraries

Cited by 12 publications

References 15 publications

Pursuing CPD in the Caribbean: Individual quest versus organizational goal

Pursuing CPD in the Caribbean: Individual quest versus organizational goal

ICT training for LIS professionals in Pakistan: a needs assessment

Developing scales for identifying and classifying library and information science skills and competencies: An Israeli perspective

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