Evolution of Libraries

WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP
HOW LIBRARIANS CAN STAY
AFLOAT?
“Evolution of Library
Work from Traditional to
Librarians of the Future”
A Progress Assessment of
Library & Librarians’
Transformation”
Rosela D. Del Mundo, RL

Lic. Number: 0002785
Objectives of the Presentation:
 To explain the evolution of libraries and
librarians
 To compare the libraries then and now
 To identify the Filipino librarians competencies
in relation to keeping up with the trends
 To design an enhancement program and
innovation measures for future progress.
1. To explain the evolution
of libraries and librarians
What is evolution?
• "a gradual process in which something changes
into a different and usually more complex or
better form." - AllAboutScience.org
• “a process of change in a certain direction;
especially : a process of constant change from a
lower or simple state to a higher or complex
state. “ - Merriam-Webster
• “ The gradual development of something” –
Oxford Dictionary
 a movement in a circle or
curve around a central
point: The moon makes
one revolution around the
earth in about 29.5 days.
 (Social studies) a sudden
and great change, esp. the
violent change of a system
of government: EDSA
Revolution
 (Technology) a complete
or radical change of any
kind
Cambridge Dictionary (2017)
“If all e-books were
available to everyone at
any time, why would
anyone need to buy a
book ever again?
And why would anyone

need to visit a library if it
could be downloaded
off-site?”
Quitney, Jeff (2013) The Librarian 1947 Vocational Guidance Films.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK4bjQPwdkc
What people usually envision when
they think of a librarian?
Viaña, Michael Angelo. (2015) Evolution of information in
academic libraries.
academic libraries.
academic libraries.
academic libraries.
academic libraries.
academic libraries.
Source: Ditch TheBun (2012). Libraries of the Future. Ditch The
Bun: Not your average librarian. Personal Blog.
https://ditchthebun.wordpress.com/2012/10/
1960s
1940s 1980s
2000- up
CHANGE IN LIBRARIES
CHANGE IN LIBRARIES
refers to the use of computer to automate

the typical procedures of libraries such as
cataloging and circulation
CHANGE IN LIBRARIES
library with a collection of digital objects

that can include text, visual material, audio
material, video material, stored as
electronic media formats
CHANGE IN LIBRARIES
is a collection of documents in organized

electronic form, available on the Internet or
on CD-ROM disks.
CHANGE IN LIBRARIES
used by librarians to describe

libraries containing a mix of
traditional print library resources
and the growing number of
electronic resources.
CHANGE IN SOCIAL
INTERACTION
CHANGE IN READING
tablet
paper
parchment
papyrus
CHANGE IN RESEARCH
2. To compare the libraries
then and now
Libraries Past, Libraries
Future
Doug Johnson (2010)
Yesterday's libraries, tomorrow's libraries
Yesterday's libraries… Tomorrow's libraries …
…. were all about books. will be all about readers.
….. were all about getting ….will be all about creating
information. and sharing information.
….. were all about silent …. will be all about active
individuals. groups.
….. were all about term …. will be about
papers. multimedia projects.
….. were all about bricks …. will be all about online
and mortar, tables and services, digital resources.
shelves..
…. were all about teaching …. will be all about
how to find information. teaching how to evaluate
and use information.
…. were all about having …. will be all about helping
program goals. students, teachers and
schools meet their goals.
…were all about being …. will be all about
directed by a professional developing whole-school
librarian. ownership.
…were all about organizing …. will be all about helping
information by a set of rules. users organize information
in ways that make sense to
them..
…were all about being …. will be all about being
copyright enforcers. intellectual property
counselors.
…were all about order, rules …. will be all about
and policies. comfort, service and
meeting individual needs.
…were all about developing …. will be all about
print literacy. developing multiple literacies
- print, auditory, visual.
Repositioning of the learning
commons
Previous Current
information downloaded Information created, integrated
individual workstations social work setting
isolated support delivery integrated support
students only faculty too
"No Talking" whiteboards abound
no food cybercafe
Source: Oblinger, Diana. (2013) Learning

Spaces (an EDUCAUSE e-book)
21st Century Librarianship
In 2016, 5.2
hrs./day
Filipinos average time spent
using the internet
Castro Fleire. (2016)Social Media And Digital Stats In The Philippines 2016 (WeAreSocial Data).
http://fleirecastro.com/guides/social-media-and-digital-stats-in-the-philippines-2016-wearesocial-data/
21st Century Librarianship
Mobile Internet
users increase
from 32% in
2015 to 35% in
2016
Castro Fleire. (2016)Social Media And Digital Stats In The Philippines 2016 (WeAreSocial Data).
http://fleirecastro.com/guides/social-media-and-digital-stats-in-the-philippines-2016-wearesocial-data/
3. To identify the Filipino
librarians competencies in
relation to keeping up with
the trends
CHANGING ROLE OF
LIBRARIANS
- is the ability of an individual to do a job properly
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competence_(human_resources)
- is a set of defined behaviors that provide a structured
guide enabling the identification, evaluation and
development of the behaviors in individual employees.
COMPETENCY INDEX FOR THE LIBRARY FIELD
Compiled by WebJunction (Institute of Museum and Library Services) 2014
ESSENTIAL
LIBRARY
COMPETENCIES
TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY
COMPETENCIES: COLLECTION
SYSTEMS AND IT COMPTENCIES
PUBLIC LIBRARY
SERVICES MANAGEMENT
COMPETENCIES COMPETENCIES
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
1. COMMUNICATION 1. Communicates effectively using variety of methods.
2. Communicates effectively to a variety of audiences and individuals of

diverse backgrounds and culture.
3. Selects and applies the most appropriate and effective means of
communication to meet situational needs.
2. CUSTOMER 1. Manages the Library environment to enhance user experience.
SERVICE
2. Develops and evaluates standards and practices for the delivery of
quality customer service
3. Applies customer service skills to improve/ upgrade the level of user
satisfaction
4. Applies effective techniques to address issues/ concerns arising from
his/her professional dealings with the user
3. LEADERSHIP 1. Aligns efforts with the vision and direction of the organization
2. Demonstrates an aptitude for leadership

3. Anticipates and adapts to changes, developments and challenges
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
4. LIFELONG 1. Manages the continuous development of professional skills and
LEARNING AND knowledge
PERSONAL GROWTH
2. Pursues a commitment to personal growth and lifelong learning
5. ETHICS AND 1. Understands and acts in accordance with the basic values and ethics of
VALUES library services
3. INTERPERSONAL 1. Develops and maintains effective relationship with others to achieve
COMPETENCE common goals
2. Builds team-building skills and attitude amongst members of his/ her
team/staff
3. Applies effective strategies to manage organizational politics, conflicts
and other internal problems
6. CULTURAL 1. Widens and strengthens his or her involvement in activities geared
COMPETENCIES towards promoting cultural heritage and services
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
MANAGING INFORMATION SOURCES
1. SELECTION AND 1. Manages the processes by which library resources are selected and acquired
ACQUISITION
2. CATALOGUING 1. Understands the general structure, relationships and relative importance of

library catalogue systems and software (Classification Systems, e.g. LC. Dewey;
Subject Headings List e.G. AACR2, RDA
3. COLLECTION 1. Understands the acquisition and collection development processes and

MANAGEMENT policies for the library .
4. E-RESOURCES 1. Uses common social networking and online collaboration tools (e.g. blogs,
MANAGEMENT podcasts, RSS feed readers, instant messaging tools, photo- sharing tools,
collaboration tools, web-conferencing programs
5. PRESERVATION 1. Understands preservation and conservation issues, including requirements for

Archival preservation and proper handling of materials
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
MANAGING INFORMATION SERVICES
6. ACCESS SERVICES Understands and platforms the basic operations of the circulation function
7. READERS ADVISORY Explains and performs intra and inter library loan procedures, document delivery,
resource sharing, reserves and other information retrieval options.
8. Understands the essential characteristics of reference service in order to assist,
REFERENCE/INFORMATI advise and instruct users in the use of primary resources.
ON
9. PATRON TRAINING Develops and implements training programs to educate the library users on the
use of the library and its resources
10. INFORMATION Develops, designs and implements and assesses the library’s information literacy
LITERACY program
11. PUBLIC Designs and provides the library services attuned to the needs and interests of
SERVICES/OUTREACH the community as well as the library’s overall goals and objectives
12. CHILDREN’S Designs and implements library services to meet the needs and interests of
SERVICES children in the community
PRC issued Resolution No. 1032 series of
2017 entitled Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10912,
known as the "Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) Act of 2016" on February
15, 2017. It was published in newspaper of
general circulation on February 28, 2017 and
will take effect starting March 15, 2017
TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES
MANAGING INFORMATION TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES
CORE E-MAIL Performs basic functions of e-mail applications
Performs basic calendar and task management operations/ applications
CORE HARDWARE Understands and uses basic computer hardware and peripherals.
CORE INTERNET Understands and uses the internet and the world wide web
Performs basic information searches
Understands common security protocols related to internet use
CORE OPERATING Understands and performs basic operating systems functions

SYSTEMS
CORE SOFTWARE Understands and performs basic functions and tasks of common
APPLICATIONS software programs
Performs basic word processing operations
CORE WEB TOOLS Understands and uses common social networking and online
collaboration tools
CORE APPLICATION Assesses, selects and applies current and emerging information tools
OF INFORMATION and creates information access and delivery solutions
TOOLS AND
TECHNOLOGIES
TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES
MANAGING INFORMATION ORGANIZATIONS
STRATEGIC PLANNING/ Envisions strategic directions of the library in support of the programs of the institutions
POLICY FORMULATION to which it is attached
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/ Establishes effective financial management processes and services, using sound
BUDGETING AND FUNDING business and financial judgment
PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ Employs sound project management principles and procedures in the planning and
RESEARCH implementation of projects, programs and researches
PERSONNEL Builds effective harmonious work relationships toward the professional and personal
MANAGEMENT growth of the people working within the organization
COLLABORATION / Forges linkages/partnerships, within and outside the organization, to optimize use of the
NETWORKING library resources, promote library cooperation initiatives and to ensure conformity with
regulatory standards, laws and other policies affecting libraries
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Formulates plans and policies for optimum use of facilities and equipment
Based on the IRR, CPD Programs consist of
activities...which have learning processes and outcomes.
These include the following:
• Formal learning
• Non-formal learning
• Informal learning
• Self-directed learning
• Online learning activities
• Professional work experience
4. To design an enhancement
program and innovation
measures for future progress.
21st Century Library Measuring Sticks
by Karen Pundsack on November 23, 2015
Students will be able to discern

how best to use the ProQuest
database for their research.
Indicators Desired Goals

and Outcomes
Impact
Librarians in the 21st
century must show the
impact and outcomes of
the services they offer.
Characteristics of Innovation
Measures
Is the the ability to raise new
questions and to organize the
resources around trying to
answer those questions.
Measures
Measures
Innovation develops by looking externally,

seeing what's out there, analyzing the pieces,
and bringing these pieces back together in new
and different ways
Measures
“making of something
new, at least to the
institution, and innovation
needs what he called
“private space” to flourish
Could this work in a library setting? If yes, how?
If no, why not?
What would be some of your initial concerns?

Could this work in a library setting? If yes, how?
If no, why not?
What would be some of your initial concerns?

EFFICIENCY IDEAS
Jantz, Ronald C. Library & Information Science Research (2012)

Key Takeaways
Our Future in Times of Change
How values guides our understanding of trends and
Transition
Figueroa (2017)
We need to look at trends and changes with consideration
of our own professional values
PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL VALUES

VALUES • a civic commons,
• confidentiality and
privacy, • democracy,
• diversity, • discovery,
• equitable access, • education and literacy,
• intellectual freedom • public discourse
and expression,
• preservation
And so, looking at changes, we need to ask ourselves what they

might mean for intellectual freedom, for education, for equitable
access, or for any of the other values that drive our work.
VALUES
• technology • TRENDS
• Roles • professional • WORK
• concept • personal CHALLENGES
CHANGE INFLUENCE
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2017
/03/01/our-futures-in-times-of-change/
WORKSHOP
HOW LIBRARIANS CAN STAY
AFLOAT?
WHAT ARE THE PERSONAL
CHARACTERICTICS YOU HAVE TO
REMOVE IN ORDER TO STAY AFLOAT?
WHAT ARE THE SKILLS YOU HAVE TO
DEVELOP IN ORDER TO STAY
AFLOAT?
WORKSHOP
In 3 post it notes, kindly write your answer to
the following questions:
1. As a librarian, what hinders you to stay
afloat in the sea of change?
2. What are the skills you still need to learn?
Conclusion:
“Patrons will judge the service they receive in a library
against comparable retail experiences, whether it’s a
bookstore or Apple store, [. . .] there’s an expectation in
terms of how patrons interact with technology [and
staff]...that they bring with them when they enter the
library. For the library to remain relevant and continue to
engage their users, they have to step up their game.”
Enis, Matt. (2014)

AND THEN EVENTUALLY WILL MAKE
YOU SAY…
FEED YOUR MIND
References
1. All About Science (2017). What is evolution. AllAboutScience.org.
https://www.allaboutscience.org/common/aboutus.htm
2. Cambridge Dictionary (2017). Retrieved from:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/revolution
3. Ditch TheBun (2012). Libraries of the Future. Ditch The Bun: Not your average librarian.
Personal Blog. https://ditchthebun.wordpress.com/2012/10/
4. Erin, Johnson (2017). Inspiring innovation in library services. Scholarship@Western.
Western University. Library and Information Science Commons. Retrieved from:
http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1062&context=wlpres
5. Farkas, Meredith (2016) Skills for the 21st century Librarian. Information wants to be
free. Personal Blog. Retrieved from:
https://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/07/17/skills-for-the-21st-century-
librarian/
References
8. Granda, Yolanda C. (2015) Prescription, adoption and promulgation of National
Competency-Based Standards for Filipino Librarians. Philippine Librarianship Act of
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librarian’s perspectives. Library and Information Science Research. Elsevier.
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tomorrow's libraries - 12 differences. School Library Month Celebration Plug into
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01105
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12. Oxford University Press (2017) English Oxford Living Dictionaries. Oxford
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WORKSHOP

Rosela D. Del Mundo, RL

And why would anyone

refers to the use of computer to automate

library with a collection of digital objects

is a collection of documents in organized

used by librarians to describe

information downloaded Information created, integrated

individual workstations social work setting

isolated support delivery integrated support

students only faculty too

"No Talking" whiteboards abound

Source: Oblinger, Diana. (2013) Learning

2. Communicates effectively to a variety of audiences and individuals of

2. Demonstrates an aptitude for leadership

2. CATALOGUING 1. Understands the general structure, relationships and relative importance of

3. COLLECTION 1. Understands the acquisition and collection development processes and

5. PRESERVATION 1. Understands preservation and conservation issues, including requirements for

Performs basic information searches

Understands common security protocols related to internet use

CORE OPERATING Understands and performs basic operating systems functions

Students will be able to discern

Indicators Desired Goals

Innovation develops by looking externally,

What would be some of your initial concerns?

What would be some of your initial concerns?

Jantz, Ronald C. Library & Information Science Research (2012)

PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL VALUES

And so, looking at changes, we need to ask ourselves what they

Enis, Matt. (2014)

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