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Core Competencies for University of Saskatchewan Librarians
http://library.usask.ca/info/files/CoreCompetenciesUniversityLibrarians2013.pdf
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University of Saskatchewan
Core Competencies for University of Saskatchewan Librarians
This document defines the basic knowledge and skills librarians at the University of
Saskatchewan should employ in their professional practice and reflects those competencies
required by librarians in the Canadian academic research environment.
The University Library Competencies Framework (Figure 1) maps competencies to three areas
and demonstrates the nesting relationship between 3 competency groups:
 Competencies related to the vision, mission and key strategic directions of the
University and the Library as reflected in Promise and Potential: The Third Integrated
Plan 2012 to 2016 ,University of Saskatchewan Competencies, University Library
Strategic Plan 2012 -2013, University Library People Plan 2012 – 2016 and the
Library Leadership Development Program (LLDP).
 Professional Practice competencies as described in the University Library Standards
required for the application of professional knowledge and expertise to the delivery of
services and support to internal and external clients.
 Individual/Interpersonal skills such as those included in Personal Development Plans
(PDPs) currently under consideration.