Author:
Robinson Lyn,Glosiene Audrone
Abstract
PurposeThe paper aims to describe a network of training centres (TCN‐LIS) to support continuing professional development (CPD) of library and information specialists in countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, funded by the Open Society Institute (OSI). It also aims to draw some general lessons for CPD in the library/information sector.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reviews the development and activities of the training centre network, and reflects on issues raised and lessons learned.FindingsThe paper finds that TCN‐LIS has been effective in raising standards of professional competence among library and information specialists in the countries of the OSI region. General conclusions can be drawn about good practice for CPD, in issues including the most appropriate topics to be covered, most appropriate methods for teaching and learning, situation of CPD training centres, and relations between CPD and formal education.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is based on a network of training centres in 23 countries between 1999 and 2006.Originality/valueThis is the only paper describing TCN‐LIS, and the library/information training activities supported by OSI. It provides a unique perspective for considering library/information CPD issues.
Subject
Library and Information Sciences,Information Systems
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