Monday, August 27, 2012

Core reference competencies

Identifying Core Reference Competencies from an Employers’ Perspective: Implications for Instruction

"....reference in academic libraries today is not the same service it was even just a decade ago....What knowledge, skills, and competencies do current practitioners and hiring managers believe to be valuable for the provision of reference services now and into the future? What areas do managers find lacking or underdeveloped in their new hires? How well do current library science programs prepare students to meet employer expectations for reference positions?

1 comment:

Sue Rionda said...

Hi Eileen,

This looks as though it would be an interesting article, but unfortunately I couldn't find a link!!

Regards,
Sue