C Samaniego lecture at mibf 2014
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The document discusses the importance of self-directed learning (SDL) for library and information professionals, emphasizing the necessity of continuing professional education to adapt to changing user needs and competencies. It outlines various essential competencies for librarians across technology, personal skills, collection management, and public services, as well as best practices for SDL in the workplace. The document advocates for a culture of learning within libraries, providing resources and techniques to support individual development and lifelong learning.
C Samaniego lecture at mibf 2014
- 1. STAYING RELEAVANT Understanding Self-Directed Learning for Library and Information Professionals MANILA INTERNATIONAL BOOKFAIR | September 17, 2014 Carina C. Samaniego Ateneode Manila University Archives
- 2. Librarians as Learners ›Competencies of the 21stCentury Librarians ›Continuing Professional Education/Development Self-Directed Learning (SDL) ›Techniques, Tools and Resources ›Personal Experience Summary/Recommendations
- 4. The Need to Stay Relevant The librarian is an active intermediary between users and resources. Professional and continuing education of the librarian is indispensable to ensure adequate services. (IFLA-UNESCO PUBLIC LIBRARY MANIFESTO, 1994)
- 5. Challenges and Changes “The Library is a growing organism” Changing needs ofusers Demandsfor and from Librarians Lack of resources
- 6. Competency Index for Librarians* I.Essential Library Competencies 1)Core Technology Competencies Email, hardware, Internet, Operating systems, Software applications, Web technologies 2)Personal/Interpersonal Competencies Collaboration, Customer service, Ethics and values, Leadership, Leaning and innovation *OCLC-Webjunction(2014)
- 7. Competency Index for Librarians* II.Library Collection Competencies Acquisition and processing Cataloging, collection development and management Digital resources technology E-Resources management Preservation *OCLC-Webjunction(2014)
- 8. Competency Index for Librarians* III.Library Management Competencies Community relations Facilities Financial management Laws, policies, and procedures Marketing and public relations Organizational leadership Personnel management Project management *OCLC-Webjunction(2014)
- 9. Competency Index for Librarians* IV.Public Services Competencies Adult and older adult services Children’s services Circulation services Public access technology Young adult services *OCLC-Webjunction(2014)
- 10. Competency Index for Librarians V.Technology Competencies: Systems and IT Automation systems Hardware Networking and security Operating systems Software applications Technology planning Web design and development Server administration *OCLC-Webjunction(2014)
- 11. Continuing Professional Education/Development “Continuing education is a learning process which builds on and updatespreviously acquired knowledge, skills, and attitudesof the individual. Continuing education comes after the preparatory education necessary for involvement in or with information, library, media services. It is usually self-initiated learning in which individuals assume responsibility for their own development and for fulfilling their need to learn.” (Guidelines for Quality in Continuing Education for Information, Library and Media Personnel /ALA)
- 12. Continuing Professional Education/Development Responsibility of the individual Responsibility of employing institutions Responsibility of professionalassociations Responsibility of library education programs/schools (Guidelines for Quality in Continuing Education for Information, Library and Media Personnel /ALA)
- 13. Factors that affect choice CPE Current tasks and responsibilities/ job status Educationalbackground Careerplans Level and area/sof expertise Availability of learningopportunities and resources
- 14. Best Practices Employing institutions should develop a culture of learning Conduct regular learning needs assessment Availability of broad range learning opportunities, both formal and informal
- 15. Self-Directed Learning (SDL) “informal, self-initiated, independently conducted, and integrated into individuals’ daily work.” (Varlejs, J. (1996). Librarians' self-directed continuing professional learning. Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Wisconsin -Madison, Wisconsin. In: )
- 16. SDL Process 1.Determine learning capacity and needs -Learning styles based on perception: sensory, intuitive, visual, verbal 2.Determine objectivesand targets
- 17. SDL Process 3.Identify resources and learning tools 4.Implement/applyacquired learning
- 18. Learning Contract http://www.dumblittleman.com/wp- content/uploads/2014/04/Personal-Development-Plan.png
- 19. SDL Tools, Techniques and ResourcesDistance/Online Learning, Computer-mediated
- 20. Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) http://cpd23.blogspot.com
- 24. Online modules, tutorials http://unfacilitated.preservation101.org/loggedin.asp
- 29. Social Networking Sites Source: http://iconion.com/posts/images/social-icons.jpg
- 31. Websites, blogs, wikis http://paarl.wikispaces.com
- 32. Websites, blogs, wikis http://www.ala.org/alcts/ http://cpd23.blogspot.com
- 33. Advantage of Online SDL Choice of area to study based on professional/personal needs Unstructured/informal Develop sense of discipline, independence, and personal development Accessibility and availability of sources
- 34. Disadvantage of Online SDL Time-consuming, if unstructured Lack of monitoring/evaluation/ certification process Level of learning and interaction is limited, depending on the learning capacity of an individual
- 35. SDL in the Workplace Library should be learning space not only for its regular clients/users An opportunity for personaldevelopment programs for librarians and staff Filling gaps to achieve a cohesive library environment through SDL
- 36. SDL in the Workplace
- 37. SDL in the Workplace
- 38. Traditional Learning Opportunities Other’s Directed
- 39. Traditional learning opportunities On the job training/internship Seminars/trainings/conferences, etc. Benchmarking/studytour Association/org membership Volunteerism/outreach
- 41. 23 Mobile Things-SG and PH http://ntuprojects.com/23mobilethings/
- 42. Online course: Fundamentals of Preservation http://www.ala.org/alcts/
- 43. Online course: Fundamentals of Preservation
- 44. Online course: Fundamentals of Preservation
- 46. Summary Learning should be a lifelong endeavor Challengesand changes should fuel desire to learn Stay relevant by improving knowledge, skills and behaviour
- 47. READ EXPLORE LEARN SHARE
- 48. Cooke, Nicole A. (2011). Professional development 2.0 librarians: developing online personal learning network (PLN) http://conference.ifla.org/past-wlic/2011/200-cooke-en.pdf OCLC/Webjunction. (2014). Competency index for the library field http://webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/2014-03/Competency-Index-2014.pdf Techniques, tools, and resources for the self-directed learner http://www-distance.syr.edu/sdltools.htmlAdditional Resources