SPEC Kit 344: Talent Management · 105
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
Core Competencies for University of Saskatchewan Librarians
http://library.usask.ca/info/files/CoreCompetenciesUniversityLibrarians2013.pdf
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN LIBRARIANS 7
[Type text]
agencies
Assesses, selects and applies current and emerging information tools and creates information
access and delivery solutions
Applies an understanding of knowledge of how digital resources are acquired, managed and
accessed
Administration: management or supervision of Library/University Archives units, functions or
personnel provision of staff training and development for library personnel establishment of
policies &procedures for the above
(Library Standards 5.1e)
Applies principles of effective personnel practices and human resource development
Manages risk: understands and evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of actions and
choices is able to provide clear support for decisions made within the University Library
Manages projects: plans, organizes, and manages resources to successfully complete projects
within a specified time frame
Employs a team approach, recognizing the balance of collaborating, leading, and following
Builds a shared, compelling and credible vision of the future, influencing people to ensure
outcomes that support achieving the vision
Initiates, implements, and supports innovation and change to enhance programs and services
Scholarly Work: research, scholarly and/or artistic work is creative, intellectual work which is
in the public realm and which has been subjected to external peer review. Publication in
reputable peer-reviewed outlets is the primary evidence in this category
(Library Standards 5.2)
Stays abreast of the central research findings and research literature in a specific area to
support a research agenda or to support other work as a librarian within the University Library
Presents at professional or scholarly associations/meetings conferences
Demonstrates capacity to write, create, edit, referee or review scholarly works (e.g., journal
articles, books, reports)
Demonstrates knowledge of the fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research
methods including the research process (e.g. question formulation, peer review, etc.
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