106 · Representative Documents: Competency Models
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 8
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Teaching ability and performance: demonstrated mastery of subject area(s) or discipline(s)
preparation for classes effective communication with students willingness to respond to
students’ questions and concerns fairness in evaluating students
(Library Standards 5.3)
Applies principles related to teaching concepts and skills used in seeking, evaluating, and
using recorded knowledge and information
Applies the principles of information literacy in an academic environment and effectively
integrates information literacy programs where appropriate
Applies knowledge of learning theories, instructional methods, and achievement measures to
teaching/library instruction
Demonstrates knowledge of the University of Saskatchewan’s teaching and learning programs
and goals
Individual Competencies
Personal skills: individual skills related to a person’s work performance
Demonstrates accountability by taking responsibility for achieving results, completing
objectives, and confronting problems to resolve difficult issues
Demonstrates an ability to make well-informed decisions in a manner that is perceptive of the
implications committing to actions even when faced with uncertainty in order to fulfill
organizational goals
Identifies problems, determines the relevance and accuracy of related information, and uses
good judgment to come up with solutions
Applies the imagination for the purpose of devising solutions to problems, and designing new
methods/procedures when required
Interpersonal Skills: the set of skills that enable a person to interact positively and work
effectively with others includes everything from communication and listening skills to attitude
and deportment
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