The development and innovation of information technologies have influenced service models used in public libraries that address the needs of children. Based on the intricate meanings of competencies, this study integrated competency-based management and education and conducted detailed interviews for a theoretically grounded and multidimensional competency model for children’s librarians in public libraries. The results highlight these librarians’ competencies including specific knowledge and skills, general knowledge and skills, and personal attitude and characteristics. These findings may assist in developing competency models and practices related to competency development among children’s librarians for public libraries. The results are useful for human resource planning, recruiting, providing education and training, and evaluating the performance of children’s librarians in public libraries. Furthermore, the results may serve as a reference for the LIS academia to devise courses related to children’s services and improve teaching practices.

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公共图书馆中儿童图书馆员的能力模型

信息技术的发展和创新已经影响了满足儿童需求的公共图书馆中使用的服务模式。基于胜任力的复杂含义，本研究整合了基于胜任力的管理和教育，并对公共图书馆中儿童图书管理员的理论基础和多维胜任力模型进行了详细访谈。结果突出了这些图书馆员的能力，包括特定的知识和技能，一般知识和技能以及个人态度和特征。这些发现可能有助于开发与公共图书馆儿童图书馆员的能力发展有关的能力模型和实践。结果对于人力资源计划，招募，提供教育和培训，和评估公共图书馆中儿童图书馆馆员的表现。此外，研究结果可为LIS学术界设计与儿童服务有关的课程并改善教学实践提供参考。