Librarians training on Open Science

Abstract

Libraries are the basic facilitators of Open Science (OS). Continuous training of librarians on OS is one of the key requirements to be able to take advantage of Open Access (OA) opportunities and be actively involved in promoting the benefits of OA for society. The article mentions the contribution of the LIBER Digital Skills Working Group, which aims to spread a more open culture and position libraries as key partners in developing skills for the complex and forward-looking concept of OS. As an active member of the research group, the essential tasks of librarians on OS are indicated. An analysis of the situation regarding the training of specialized personnel in the libraries of the Republic of Moldova (educational practices, content and subject of training, training needs) is undertaken. Ways of training or developing skills in OS are identified, such as the impact of training and the development of skills by librarians on OS.