Abstract
In this article the author presents the concept of professional competencies. She describes the development of the notion of competencies in Polish librarians’ jobs in recent years and the possibility of competency management, both by the employer and the library worker. She also discusses recent laws, regulations, and standards related to qualifications for librarians’ jobs.
Highlights
In this article the author presents the concept of professional competencies
She describes the development of the notion of competencies in Polish librarians’ jobs in recent years and the possibility of competency management, both by the employer and the library worker
Increased interest in professional competencies began in the late 1980s, when a belief spread that school achievements and high results on intelligence tests do not guarantee effectiveness in future work
Summary
He considered the job of a librarian as independent, requiring particular qualifications, competencies, and personality traits. More emphasis is put on the worker’s ability to adapt to the conditions and requirements of the particular library, his/her willingness to engage in continual professional development, and his/her skill in using already acquired experience, knowledge, and ability to achieve new competencies if needed.
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