Competencies
The purpose of compiling competencies for library practice is to help libraries of all sizes and types build the foundation of competencies that will help them to develop staff skills and knowledge and ultimately to help meet the needs of the community. Take a look at competency sets from around the library field and learn how competencies can be applied in your library.
Competencies evolve as communities, libraries, and demands on staff evolve. The updated WebJunction Competency Index for the Library Field 2014 reflects that evolution, with increased emphasis throughout on 21st century skills, accountability, and community engagement.
Most Recently Added
Dealing with Difficult Situations
Publish Date: News / 10 December 2024
Public libraries are meant to be safe and welcoming spaces, but sometimes difficult situations arise that can affect both staff and patrons. In the new self-paced course, “Dealing with Difficult Situations,” you’ll explore a range of scenarios, the i...
Competency Index for the Library Field 2014
Publish Date: Document / 19 March 2015
An updated edition of the WebJunction compilation of competency statements that address a broad spectrum of library service and practice. Updated December 2014.
The International Language of Competencies
Publish Date: News / 3 June 2014
WebJunction's Competency Index for the Library Field was conceived primarily as a foundation of knowledge, skills and attitudes for U. S. public libraries. Since the first publication in 2009 and continuing with the updated 2014 edition, the...
Spanish translation of Competency Index
Publish Date: Document / 3 June 2014
Translation of WebJunction's updated 2014 edition of the Competency Index for the Library Field into Spanish
Community Library Capacity Assessment
Publish Date: Document / 3 June 2014
This is a competency-based assessment tool to measure library staff skills, knowledge and relationships, developed by the Honduras and Guatemala Riecken Foundation
