APPROACHES TO DEVELOPING COMPETENCES IN RESEARCH-LIBRARIES

THIS ARTICLE REVIEWS the competencies needed by librarians in view of the significant changes that are occurring within the research library environment. It then discusses some of the methods employed by research libraries to improve librarians' performance and effectiveness and gi ves particular attention to internships as a proven approach to staff development. Among the factors that place staff development high on the library's agenda are current emphases on quality and improved library services.