2. INFORMATION DELIVERY SYSTEM OF
DIFFERENT GENERATIONS OF
LIBRARIANS
by
MAPHELLA ADIER RUADO, R.L.
Topic presented during the Forum on the next generation library managers
spearheaded by the Western Philippines University Library Department
held at WPU Puerto Princesa City Campus on April 28, 2015.

3.  To identify the different generations of library
managers, their roles, characteristics and preferences;
 To know the fast changing environment of
information and how library managers learn the
systems that will fit today’s information seeker
 To identify the professional and personal
competencies of information professionals of the 21st
library manager

4. First, lets take a quick look at these two libraries
......... and observe the differences
Traditional library Modern library

5. RESOURCES AND SERVICES
THEN AND NOW

6. How do i look like as library manager?
TRADITIONAL MODERN

7. WHO ARE TODAY’S INFORMATION
PROFESSIONALS
THEN NOW

8. INFORMATION DELIVERY
it is a paradigm of
supporting users in
doing their work by
providing them a
variety of resources
and excellent service
related to their
information need/s.

9. A librarian is a person who works
professionally in a library, and may
hold a degree in librarianship
(known either as library
science or library and information
science).
LIBRARIAN, defined as:

10. ROLES OF LIBRARY MANAGERS
TRADITIONAL
1. Custodian
2. Guide
3. Public relations officer
21ST CENTURY LIBRARY MANAGERS
1. information broker
2. change agent
3. Facilitator
4. Educator
5. Innovator/web site designer
6. Database manager
7. Collaborator
8. Policy Maker

11. GENERATIONS OF

12. WORKPLACE CHARACTERISTICS
OF LIBRARY MANAGERS

13. PREFERENCES OF
OLD AND NEW GENERATIONS

16. Learning systems of library managers
TRADITIONAL LEARNING SYSTEM
 Graduate school
 Membership to professional
library organization/s
NEW LEARNING SYSTEM
 Self directed learning
 ischools
 Distance learning
 Online learning
 E-learning
 Web 2.0 (research network)
 Blogs (weblogs)
 Online forums
 E-books
 Mobile learning
 Moocs
(massive open online course)
Many others

17. ischools
Today most information professionals are
educated in what have become known as i-
Schools. Some of these schools were created
specifically to address information education,
some were created by merging existing
departments (e.g., computer science and media
studies), some are aggregations of faculty and
courses from the entire gamut of academic
departments, but most adapted from roots in
education for librarianship (Marchionini, 2012).

18. SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
Defined by Garrison as a mode of learning
which is learner-controlled; where the learner
is more in charge of their own learning and
they monitor and manage the cognitive and
contextual aspects of their learning.
Self-directed can also be perceived as
independent learning, which has no learner
to learner interactions. (as cited in Moore,
2011)

19. DISTANCE LEARNING
the effort of providing
access to learning for
those who are
geographically distant

20. ONLINE LEARNING
 access to learning
experiences via the use of
technology;
 A more recent version of
distance learning which
improves access to educational
opportunities for learners
described as nontraditional
(Moore, 2011).

21. Web 2.0 tools
With Web 2.0 technologies, real interaction,
peer commenting and collaborative research
are actually happening in a distributed,
global environment. Knowledge is created,
shared, remixed, repurposed and passed
along. In short, web 2.0 is a research network
as well as a learning network (Mason, 2008).

22. Blogs (weblogs)
A blog is a type of web
page that is simple to
create and disseminate
and that is used as a
form of online journal
by millions of users.

23. E-books
An e-book is an electronic
version of a conventional
book that can be read on
screen using desktop
computer, any portable
device, or in e-book
hardware device

24. Mobile learning (M-learning)
Mobile learning devices
currently consist of
cellphones, personal digital
assistants (PDAs), MP3
players, portable game
devices, handhelds, tablets
and laptops

25. THE CHANGING
LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT
Situations:
 increase in the quantity of
information
 Greater access to a wider range of
information sources via the www
 Increased speed in acquiring and
disseminating information
 Constantly evolving ITs
(hardware and software)
 Need for continuous learning for
library staff and users

26. Continuation.... The library changing environment
The transition from a library-centered to an
information centered entity
From a paper-based environment to a
predominantly digital interface, i.e., using
search engines, online databases, data mining,
etc.
From the library as an institution to the library
as an information provider with IT
skilled personnel functioning in an
automated environment

27. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF
LIBRARY MANAGERS
 Assess information needs of clients
 Design and market value-added information services and products to
meet identified needs
 Apply appropriate information technology to acquire, organize and
disseminate information
 Use appropriate business and management approaches to
communicate the importance of information services to top
management
 Develop specialized information products for use inside or outside the
organization
 Evaluate the outcomes of information use and conduct research to
help the solution of information management problems.
 Continually improve information services in response to the changing
needs
 Be an effective member of the management team.

28. PERSONAL COMPETENCIES OF
LIBRARY MANAGERS
1 . commitment to share knowledge and to service
excellence.
2. ability to face challenges and to see new
opportunities both inside and outside the library.
3. foresight; sees the big picture
4. strong interest and belief in partnerships and
alliances
5. ability to create an environment of mutual respect
and trust.
6. effective communication skills
7. good team work
8. dynamic leadership
9. systematic planning and prioritizing skills, with
focus on what is critical

29. PERSONAL COMPETENCIES OF
LIBRARY MANAGERS
10. unwavering interest in lifelong learning and personal
career planning.
11. active personal business skills
12. recognition of the value of professional networking
and solidarity.
13. flexibility and positive attitude in a time of continuing
change

30. ITS A GREAT TIME TO BE AN
INFORMATION SPECIALISTS