Skills for new Information Professionals (SKIP): an evaluation of the key findings Available to Purchase

This paper outlines the methods and findings of an Electronic Libraries (eLib) Programme research project: SKIP (Skills for new Information Professionals). The project set out to evaluate the impact of information technology on the skills and roles of staff working in library and information services. The findings indicate that the personal qualities of staff are the key to their success in the networked environment, and that professional and service cultures can inhibit an individual’s professional development and effectiveness in the work place. Information Technology (IT) skills are important, but these can be acquired by those with the desired personal qualities, and who are provided with a working environment which is conducive to personal and professional development.