Jacqui, our Director of Libraries, is in the process of deciding which furniture to buy for the new extension. She thought it would be a good idea to collect the students' opinions on possible furniture choices. Over the last fortnight we've had a range of chairs in the library for students to try, so they can let us know what they think of the furniture. This has been a very popular idea with the students, they've enjoyed trying out the chairs and giving us their opinions.
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One of the sessions I attended on day 2 focused on 'Future libraries, future librarians, future skills: training for librarians for children and young adults". One of these presentations looked at the required skills for children and youth librarians in the digital age. It was stated that librarians must change from book keeper to dynamic agent - they must be well-trained, tech-savvy information experts who encourage the use of technology. The speakers had carried out a small survey of the librarians at the Library of Alexandria who decided that the following were the top skills required by children and youth librarians: Personal Skills: creative, adaptable and self-motivated. Professional Skills: communication & leadership, self-learning and professional development and possesses clear vision of integrating technology into library programs. Discipline-Specific: knowledge of user’s needs, technology literate, knowledge of emerging electronic resources and collection development awareness. More details can be found in the paper for this presentation: Required skills for children and youth librarians in the digital age |
Suzanne Parfitt
I recently worked as Assistant Librarian at a British International School in Singapore. I've now relocated back to the UK and I am hoping to find a job that I enjoy as much as the one I've just left! Searching the ShelvesThis is my blog for interesting things to do with my work, my Continuing Professional Development (CPD), my studies or just anything that catches my eye relating to libraries, technology or books. Archives
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