ABSTRACT

The constant change in technology, its impact on the electronic information environment and complex library users are forcing academic librarians to majorly change their skill set. Patrons no longer request for physical information but are accessing and retrieving information electronically. This study investigated the current training needs of librarians in Tanzanian academic libraries with the aim of developing microlearning intervention for training. Using a self-administered questionnaire, data were collected from 138 librarians in six Tanzanian academic libraries. Results identified the most important competencies and skills needed by the librarians and also identified barriers to librarians training. Identifying librarians’ training needs will accelerate the training required for the librarians to gain current expertise based on need. Using microlearning for training will eliminate the barriers to librarians’ training. Increasing training and learning efficiency is crucial if these academic libraries are to maintain relevance and continue to meet the needs of their users.

摘要

技术的不断变化、它对电子信息环境的影响以及复杂的图书馆用户正在迫使学术图书馆员大幅改变他们的技能。顾客不再要求提供物理信息，而是以电子方式访问和检索信息。本研究调查了坦桑尼亚学术图书馆图书馆员当前的培训需求，目的是开发微学习干预培训。使用自我管理的问卷调查，从坦桑尼亚六个学术图书馆的 138 名图书馆员那里收集了数据。结果确定了图书馆员所需的最重要的能力和技能，并确定了图书馆员培训的障碍。确定图书馆员的培训需求将加快图书馆员根据需要获得当前专业知识所需的培训。使用微学习进行培训将消除图书馆员培训的障碍。如果这些学术图书馆要保持相关性并继续满足用户的需求，那么提高培训和学习效率至关重要。