Alternative Title
SMU Libraries' skills development for the Library Specialists
Publication Type
Presentation
Publication Date
11-2016
Abstract
SMU Libraries, like most libraries, is continuously evolving as the needs and expectations of library stakeholders (from users to administrators) change. To keep pace with the changes there is an emergent need to improve the skills and knowledge base of library para-professionals (Library Specialists) in order for them to continue to contribute productively to the strategic goals of the organization, especially as related to the Libraries' Continuous Assessment and Improvement Initiatiave.
The SMU Libraries' Future Skills program is a case study on how the Library Specialists and Team Leads worked together to build a talent management program that would foster stronger team dynamics, improve levels of efficiency and service sustainability in times of disruption and continuous change through functional cross-training, job redesign, and the creation of interdepartmental work arrangements.
Keywords
Capabilities Building, Manpower & Skills Development
Discipline
Library and Information Science
Publication
Charleston Conference 2016, October 31 - November 5
City or Country
Charleston, SC
Embargo Period
2-23-2017
Citation
Lim, Hwee Ming and Ong, Vincent.
Evolving the team, expanding skills for the future. (2016). Charleston Conference 2016, October 31 - November 5.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/library_research/92
Copyright Owner and License
Authors
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