... competencies for public library branch managers. Library management Management styles Competences Best practice Public libraries Canada A group of managers with exemplary performance and traits were identified by stakeholders and senior clerical staff who were asked to nominate branch managers...

... of Auckland Library, those tasked with the responsibility for staff development have examined core competencies. It was no different for the new library staff development advisory group. Competency can be defined as the: A review of the literature provided some suggestions as to how to proceed...

... achieved by developing a workforce plan to identify skills gaps, and then to work with training providers to develop a training plan. There was collaboration with two TAFE colleges to deliver accredited courses to staff to develop the skills required, ensuring key competencies were achieved and the staff...

...Kanwal Ameen Purpose This paper aims to discover perceptions of university librarians regarding the needed competencies for collection managers in Pakistan in the emerging digital paradigm. Design/methodology/approach The mixed‐method approach was followed using a questionnaire and interview...

...Anne Horn Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the case for change at Deakin University Library and the change process adopted, and to explore organisational competences and the structural and strategic outcomes achieved. The Library's change process was driven by university strategic...

...Donna C. Chan Purpose The purpose of the paper is to present the performance management process and the core competency frameworks of six Canadian public libraries. The core competencies that characterize the qualities for superior performance of library staff are described, as well as the way...

...Jane Farmer; Fiona Campbell Describes a research project for the British Library Research and Innovation Centre which identified and analysed the generic skills and competences of information professionals in the healthcare and oil industry sectors. The study and its findings are described...