Petencies Of Library And Information Science Professionals For Effective Information Services Delivery And Sustainable Development In Nigeria:- Amogu, Kalu U.
Abstract
Library and Information Science
professionals are traditionally charged with the responsibility of information
provision and services delivery at the institutional level. They require
necessary administrative, technical and technological competencies to enable
them deliver services effectively and efficiently. However, it is observed that
LIS professional in Nigeria lack competencies needed for information services
delivery. The paper therefore, examined building the competencies of LIS
professionals for effective information services delivery 'and sustainable
development. The paper discussed the concepts: competencies and LIS
professionals. It identified the types of competencies needed by US professionals;
challenges in acquiring these competencies such as the challenge of attitude,
lack of interest in competencies building and obsolete curriculum of library
schools and concludes by suggesting practical strategies for developing
competencies of US professionals such as academic qualifications, acquiring
working experience, training and development among others.
Key words: LIS professional,
competencies, information services delivery, sustainable development
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AMOGU, K (2024). Petencies Of Library And Information Science Professionals For Effective Information Services Delivery And Sustainable Development In Nigeria:- Amogu, Kalu U.. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 21, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/petencies-of-library-and-information-science-professionals-for-effective-information-services-delivery-and-sustainable-development-in-nigeria-amogu-kalu-u-7-2
KALU, AMOGU. "Petencies Of Library And Information Science Professionals For Effective Information Services Delivery And Sustainable Development In Nigeria:- Amogu, Kalu U." Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 23 Feb. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/petencies-of-library-and-information-science-professionals-for-effective-information-services-delivery-and-sustainable-development-in-nigeria-amogu-kalu-u-7-2. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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KALU, AMOGU. "Petencies Of Library And Information Science Professionals For Effective Information Services Delivery And Sustainable Development In Nigeria:- Amogu, Kalu U." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2024). Accessed 21 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/petencies-of-library-and-information-science-professionals-for-effective-information-services-delivery-and-sustainable-development-in-nigeria-amogu-kalu-u-7-2