INFORMATION DELIVERY SYSTEM OF

DIFFERENT GENERATIONS OF

LIBRARIANSby

MAPHELLA ADIER RUADO, R.L.

Topic presented during the Forum on the next generation library managers

spearheaded by the Western Philippines University Library Department

held at WPU Puerto Princesa City Campus on April 28, 2015.

To identify the different generations of library managers, their roles, characteristics and preferences;

To know the fast changing environment of information and how library managers learn the systems that will fit today’s information seeker

To identify the professional and personal competencies of information professionals of the 21st

library manager

First, lets take a quick look at these two libraries ......... and observe the differences

Traditional library Modern library

RESOURCES AND SERVICESTHEN AND NOW

How do i look like as library manager?TRADITIONAL MODERN

WHO ARE TODAY’S INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS

THEN NOW

INFORMATION DELIVERY

it is a paradigm ofsupporting users indoing their work byproviding them avariety of resourcesand excellent servicerelated to theirinformation need/s.

A librarian is a person who worksprofessionally in a library, and mayhold a degree in librarianship(known either as libraryscience or library and informationscience).

LIBRARIAN, defined as:

ROLES OF LIBRARY MANAGERSTRADITIONAL

1. Custodian

2. Guide

3. Public relations officer

21ST CENTURY LIBRARY MANAGERS

1. information broker

2. change agent

3. Facilitator

4. Educator

5. Innovator/web site designer

6. Database manager

7. Collaborator

8. Policy Maker

GENERATIONS OF

WORKPLACE CHARACTERISTICS

OF LIBRARY MANAGERS

PREFERENCES OF

OLD AND NEW GENERATIONS

Learning systems of library managers

TRADITIONAL LEARNING SYSTEM

Graduate school

Membership to professional

library organization/s

NEW LEARNING SYSTEM Self directed learning ischools Distance learning Online learning E-learning Web 2.0 (research network) Blogs (weblogs) Online forums E-books Mobile learning Moocs

(massive open online course)Many others

ischools

Today most information professionals areeducated in what have become known as i-Schools. Some of these schools were createdspecifically to address information education,some were created by merging existingdepartments (e.g., computer science and mediastudies), some are aggregations of faculty andcourses from the entire gamut of academicdepartments, but most adapted from roots ineducation for librarianship (Marchionini, 2012).

SELF DIRECTED LEARNING

Defined by Garrison as a mode of learningwhich is learner-controlled; where the learneris more in charge of their own learning andthey monitor and manage the cognitive andcontextual aspects of their learning.

Self-directed can also be perceived asindependent learning, which has no learnerto learner interactions. (as cited in Moore,2011)

DISTANCE LEARNING

the effort of providing access to learning for

those who are geographically distant

ONLINE LEARNING access to learning

experiences via the use of

technology;

A more recent version of

distance learning which

improves access to educational

opportunities for learners

described as nontraditional

(Moore, 2011).

Web 2.0 tools

With Web 2.0 technologies, real interaction, peer commenting and collaborative research are actually happening in a distributed, global environment. Knowledge is created, shared, remixed, repurposed and passed along. In short, web 2.0 is a research network as well as a learning network (Mason, 2008).

Blogs (weblogs)

A blog is a type of webpage that is simple tocreate and disseminateand that is used as aform of online journalby millions of users.

E-books

An e-book is an electronicversion of a conventionalbook that can be read onscreen using desktopcomputer, any portabledevice, or in e-bookhardware device

Mobile learning (M-learning)

Mobile learning devicescurrently consist ofcellphones, personal digitalassistants (PDAs), MP3players, portable gamedevices, handhelds, tabletsand laptops

THE CHANGING LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT

Situations: increase in the quantity of

information Greater access to a wider range of

information sources via the www Increased speed in acquiring and

disseminating information Constantly evolving ITs

(hardware and software) Need for continuous learning for

library staff and users

Continuation.... The library changing environment

The transition from a library-centered to an information centered entity

From a paper-based environment to a predominantly digital interface, i.e., using search engines, online databases, data mining, etc.

From the library as an institution to the library as an information provider with IT skilled personnel functioning in anautomated environment

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF

LIBRARY MANAGERS

Assess information needs of clients Design and market value-added information services and products to

meet identified needs Apply appropriate information technology to acquire, organize and

disseminate information Use appropriate business and management approaches to

communicate the importance of information services to top management

Develop specialized information products for use inside or outside the organization

Evaluate the outcomes of information use and conduct research to help the solution of information management problems.

Continually improve information services in response to the changing needs

Be an effective member of the management team.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES OF LIBRARY MANAGERS

1 . commitment to share knowledge and to service

excellence.

2. ability to face challenges and to see new

opportunities both inside and outside the library.

3. foresight; sees the big picture

4. strong interest and belief in partnerships and

alliances

5. ability to create an environment of mutual respect

and trust.

6. effective communication skills

7. good team work

8. dynamic leadership

9. systematic planning and prioritizing skills, with

focus on what is critical

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES OF LIBRARY MANAGERS

10. unwavering interest in lifelong learning and personal

career planning.

11. active personal business skills

12. recognition of the value of professional networking

and solidarity.

13. flexibility and positive attitude in a time of continuing

change

ITS A GREAT TIME TO BE AN INFORMATION SPECIALISTS