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A Study on Training Plan of Policy Information Librarian

  • Journal of the Korean Biblia Society for Library and Information Science
  • 2016, 27(1), pp.27-57
  • DOI : 10.14699/kbiblia.2016.27.1.027
  • Publisher : Journal Of The Korean Biblia Society For Library And Information Science
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science

Younghee Noh 1

1건국대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

This study was designed to derive and propose the qualities, qualifications, duties, etc. needed for policy information librarians who work in the policy-related special libraries. To do this, literature related to professional librarians was analyzed comprehensively with respect to qualifications, qualities, duties presented and needed in domestic and international jobs sites. The information derived through this process was developed into a questionnaire and a survey conducted targeting as subjects specialized librarians in related fields. The results indicated that the highest required LIS degree for both policy information librarian and for policy related fields is a Master’s Degree. Additionally in investigating the importance of related career experience required for a policy information librarian, work related to policies reference services appeared to be the most important. On the issue of important qualities required of a policy information librarian, ‘outstanding policies related data navigation capabilities’ was the highest, followed by ‘knowledge of information policy and knowledge of policy related resources’, ‘knowledge of the current trends of policies related fields’, and ‘smooth interpersonal skills.’ The survey also indicated that with respect to the duties of the information librarian planning of policy information services had the highest score, followed by the providing of policies information services, and then collection management.

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