Library industry competency standards: state of the art—State Library of Victoria

Abstract

Following a brief background note on the development of Library Industry Competency Standards within Australia and the general impact of these standards to date, the paper focuses on issues raised, opportunities identified within the State Library of Victoria for the integration of such standards and future challenges. It concludes that through staff participation and simplicity of implementation the standards have the potential to add to successful organisational outcomes whilst also acting as a tool which will aid in the State Library of Victoria's pursuit of best practice.