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3rd Marina G. Dayrit Lecture presented by Carina Samaniego at the MIBF Forum held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City on 17 September 2014
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STAYING RELEAVANTUnderstanding Self-Directed Learning
for Library and Information Professionals
MANILA INTERNATIONAL BOOKFAIR | September 17, 2014
Carina C. Samaniego
Ateneo de Manila University Archives
Librarians as Learners
› Competencies of the 21st Century Librarians
› Continuing Professional
Education/Development
Self-Directed Learning (SDL)
› Techniques, Tools and Resources
› Personal Experience
Summary/Recommendations
ASK A
LIBRARIAN
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)
Challenges and Changes
“The Library is a growing organism”
Changing needs of users
Demands for and from Librarians
Lack of resources
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Continuing Professional
Education/Development
“Continuing education is a learning process which builds on and updates previously acquired knowledge, skills, and attitudes of 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)
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)
Factors that affect choice
CPE
Current tasks and responsibilities/
job status
Educational background
Career plans
Level and area/s of expertise
Availability of learning opportunities
and resources
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
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: )
SDL Process
1. Determine learning capacity and
needs
- Learning styles based on
perception: sensory, intuitive, visual,
verbal
2. Determine objectives and targets
SDL Process
3. Identify resources and learning
tools
4. Implement/apply acquired
learning
Learning Contract
http://www.dumblittleman.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/04/Personal-Development-Plan.png
SDL Tools, Techniques and
Resources
Distance/Online Learning,
Computer-mediated
Massive Open Online Course
(MOOCs)
http://cpd23.blogspot.com
Webinars
http://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Webinars
http://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Webinars
http://webjunction.org/events/webjunction/taming-tech-
tools-for-libraries.html
Online modules, tutorials
http://unfacilitated.preservation101.org/loggedin.asp
Online courses
http://www.umsystem.edu/content/html/recordsmanagementtr
aining/2.htm
Webjunction
http://learn.webjunction.org/
Webjunction
http://learn.webjunction.org/
Video Tutorials
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcDlbNi-9D0&list=UUiqoxWqLsKHg4EtxTlgOoaQ
Social Networking Sites
Source: http://iconion.com/posts/images/social-icons.jpg
Mailing lists/Discussion
groups/Digests
Websites, blogs, wikis
http://paarl.wikispaces.com
Websites, blogs, wikis
http://www.ala.org/alcts/
http://cpd23.blogspot.com
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
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
SDL in the Workplace
Library should be learning space
not only for its regular clients/users
An opportunity for personal
development programs for
librarians and staff
Filling gaps to achieve a cohesive
library environment through SDL
SDL in the Workplace
SDL in the Workplace
Traditional Learning
OpportunitiesOther’s Directed
Traditional learning
opportunities
On the job training/internship
Seminars/trainings/conferences, etc.
Benchmarking/study tour
Association/org membership
Volunteerism/outreach
Personal Learning Experiences
23 Mobile Things-SG and PH
http://ntuprojects.com/23mobilethings/
Online course: Fundamentals
of Preservation
http://www.ala.org/alcts/
Online course: Fundamentals
of Preservation
Online course: Fundamentals
of Preservation
Summary
Learning should be a lifelong
endeavor
Challenges and changes should
fuel desire to learn
Stay relevant by improving
knowledge, skills and behaviour
READ
EXPLORE
LEARN
SHARE
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 learnerhttp://www-distance.syr.edu/sdltools.html
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