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Factors influencing competence development of lecturers in library and information science in Vietnam

Factors influencing competence development of lecturers in library and information science in... This article aims to identify and analyze the factors influencing lecturers’ need to develop their competencies in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS), with a specific focus on the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (USSH, VNU-HCM).Design/methodology/approachThe study employs an interview method to collect data from lecturers on LIS at USSH, VNU-HCM. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed according to the qualitative methodology of content analysis.FindingsThe results indicate that individual, organizational, disciplinary and professional factors significantly impact the competence development of LIS lecturers. Detailed information about the components of each factor, particularly the roles of professional awareness, career goals, motivation and time management skills is also provided.Research limitations/implicationsThis article is limited by a restricted interview participant pool and a sole focus on one university. The study recommends expanding the inclusion of participants to ensure a more diverse perspective and enhance the applicability of the findings.Practical implicationsThe research findings offer valuable insights for designing policies, training programs and work environments for lecturers within educational and training institutions in the LIS field.Originality/valueThis study provides a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities for developing human resources in the LIS sector in Vietnam. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Library Management Emerald Publishing

Factors influencing competence development of lecturers in library and information science in Vietnam

Ninh, Thi Kim Thoa; Nguyen, Hong Sinh
Library Management , Volume 45 (6/7): 14 – Aug 5, 2024
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Emerald Publishing
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0143-5124
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10.1108/lm-03-2024-0036
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This article aims to identify and analyze the factors influencing lecturers’ need to develop their competencies in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS), with a specific focus on the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (USSH, VNU-HCM).Design/methodology/approachThe study employs an interview method to collect data from lecturers on LIS at USSH, VNU-HCM. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed according to the qualitative methodology of content analysis.FindingsThe results indicate that individual, organizational, disciplinary and professional factors significantly impact the competence development of LIS lecturers. Detailed information about the components of each factor, particularly the roles of professional awareness, career goals, motivation and time management skills is also provided.Research limitations/implicationsThis article is limited by a restricted interview participant pool and a sole focus on one university. The study recommends expanding the inclusion of participants to ensure a more diverse perspective and enhance the applicability of the findings.Practical implicationsThe research findings offer valuable insights for designing policies, training programs and work environments for lecturers within educational and training institutions in the LIS field.Originality/valueThis study provides a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities for developing human resources in the LIS sector in Vietnam.

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Library Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: Aug 5, 2024

Keywords: Lecturers; Influencing factors; Competence development; Library and information science (LIS); Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM); Vietnam

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