@article{ART003351297},
author={LEE SU YOUNG and SANGEUN CHO and Ji-Ann Yang},
title={A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles},
journal={Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society},
issn={2466-2542},
year={2026},
volume={57},
number={2},
pages={123-151}
TY - JOUR
AU - LEE SU YOUNG
AU - SANGEUN CHO
AU - Ji-Ann Yang
TI - A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles
JO - Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
PY - 2026
VL - 57
IS - 2
PB - Korean Library And Information Science Society
SP - 123
EP - 151
SN - 2466-2542
AB - This study aims to systematically examine changes in library roles and empirically analyze librarians’ perceptions to identify factors influencing perceptions of librarian competencies. Using a mixed-methods design combining literature review, survey research, and expert interviews, the study examined five domains: collections, services, space, cultural programs, and librarian competencies. Survey results showed that the librarian competency domain received the highest level of consensus, with communication skills and knowledge of content access identified as the most important competencies. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that perceptions of changes in library roles had a significant positive effect on perceptions of librarian competencies, particularly in the areas of cultural programs and services. Interview findings indicated that librarian competencies were discussed primarily in relation to technology-related competencies and user-centered communication and mediation competencies. Participants emphasized that these competencies should complement one another in responding to changing library environments. The findings provide an empirical foundation for redefining library roles and developing librarian competencies.
KW - Librarian Competencies;Library Role Changes;Mixed Methods Research;Librarian Perceptions;User-Centeredness
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LEE SU YOUNG, SANGEUN CHO and Ji-Ann Yang. (2026). A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 57(2), 123-151.
LEE SU YOUNG, SANGEUN CHO and Ji-Ann Yang. 2026, "A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles", Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, vol.57, no.2 pp.123-151.
LEE SU YOUNG, SANGEUN CHO, Ji-Ann Yang "A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 57.2 pp.123-151 (2026) : 123.
LEE SU YOUNG, SANGEUN CHO, Ji-Ann Yang. A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles. 2026; 57(2), 123-151.
LEE SU YOUNG, SANGEUN CHO and Ji-Ann Yang. "A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 57, no.2 (2026) : 123-151.
LEE SU YOUNG; SANGEUN CHO; Ji-Ann Yang. A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 57(2), 123-151.
LEE SU YOUNG; SANGEUN CHO; Ji-Ann Yang. A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society. 2026; 57(2) 123-151.
LEE SU YOUNG, SANGEUN CHO, Ji-Ann Yang. A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles. 2026; 57(2), 123-151.
LEE SU YOUNG, SANGEUN CHO and Ji-Ann Yang. "A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Competencies amid Changing Library Roles" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 57, no.2 (2026) : 123-151.
