Growing on a Solid Ground: The Training Needs of Library Paraprofessional Staffs in Landscaping Information Service
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajsts.v2i1.1107Keywords:
Agusan Del Sur Libraries, Information Service, Library Paraprofessionals, Staff Training And Development, TrainingsAbstract
This study aimed to determine the training needs of library paraprofessional staff in landscaping information service. Qualitative method employing phenomenology as a research design were used. Library and information science education (LIS) emerged as major theme with core ideas on no formal education occurred. Knowledge and skills that resulted to lack of technological know-how in organizing library materials and insufficient information literacy appeared to be essential in the service delivery. Also, strengthening administrative planning transpired as another major theme while no training plan and inadequate information and instruction to newly hired contractual workers were emphasized. On-the-job training for technical and mechanical processing of library materials was another suggestion. In-service training for seminars and workshops, library materials circulation and information services were given emphasis as well as vestibule training and benchmarking activity. The results pointed out that there is a need to conduct trainings to paraprofessional staffs to provide quality services to clients.
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