Factors influencing competence development of lecturers in library and information science in Vietnam

IF 1.3 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Library Management Pub Date : 2024-06-14 DOI:10.1108/lm-03-2024-0036

Thi Kim Anh Ninh, Hong Sinh Nguyen

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Abstract

PurposeThis article aims to identify and analyze the factors influencing lecturers’ need to develop their competencies in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS), with a specific focus on the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (USSH, VNU-HCM).Design/methodology/approachThe study employs an interview method to collect data from lecturers on LIS at USSH, VNU-HCM. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed according to the qualitative methodology of content analysis.FindingsThe results indicate that individual, organizational, disciplinary and professional factors significantly impact the competence development of LIS lecturers. Detailed information about the components of each factor, particularly the roles of professional awareness, career goals, motivation and time management skills is also provided.Research limitations/implicationsThis article is limited by a restricted interview participant pool and a sole focus on one university. The study recommends expanding the inclusion of participants to ensure a more diverse perspective and enhance the applicability of the findings.Practical implicationsThe research findings offer valuable insights for designing policies, training programs and work environments for lecturers within educational and training institutions in the LIS field.Originality/valueThis study provides a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities for developing human resources in the LIS sector in Vietnam.

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影响越南图书馆与信息科学讲师能力发展的因素

目的本文旨在确定和分析影响讲师在图书馆与信息科学（LIS）领域能力发展需求的因素，重点关注越南胡志明市国立大学社会科学与人文学院（USSH, VNU-HCM）。研究结果表明，个人、组织、学科和专业因素对 LIS 讲师的能力发展有显著影响。研究局限/启示本文受限于有限的访谈参与者库和仅关注一所大学。研究建议扩大参与者的范围，以确保视角更加多元化，并增强研究结果的适用性。研究结果为教育和培训机构在 LIS 领域为讲师设计政策、培训计划和工作环境提供了有价值的见解。

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Library Management INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

CiteScore

2.70

自引率

15.40%

发文量

期刊介绍： ■strategic management ■HRM/HRO ■cultural diversity ■information use ■managing change ■quality management ■leadership ■teamwork ■marketing ■outsourcing ■automation ■library finance ■charging ■performance measurement ■data protection and copyright As information services become more complex in nature and more technologically sophisticated, managers need to keep pace with innovations and thinking in the field to offer the most professional service with the resources they have.