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Using participatory action research methodology for the development of academic librarians e-book competences

Gamboni, Valentina
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2016
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Abstract
Aim. The aim of the study is to understand how to improve librarians’ competences in order to

develop an e-book service, in an active and reflective participative process. Objectives of the

research are to explore librarians’ opinions, to identify their learning needs and to find effective ways

to improve competences in an Italian state university.

Background. Digital library services require a continuous development to fit evolving needs of

users. Librarians need to continuously develop their competences. As far as e-book are concerned,

there are universities without any active digital e-book service. The research involved librarians who

could not follow a formal learning course and explored their possibilities of improving competences

with informal and non-formal learning.

Methodology. The research project is very bounded to the context and participants’ opinions need

to be explored with qualitative methodology. The research method is Participatory Action Research

(PAR), a recurrent five-phase cycle - Analysis, Plan, Action, Evaluation, Reflection/Sharing - that joins

enquiry and reflective practice on action.

Discussion. Each phase has been discussed with categories emerged from collected data, underlining

evidence of participants’ contribution in order to analyze the situation, plan and respond actively, and

finally evaluate outcomes. The processes of reflection and sharing opinions concerned not only the

research topic but also the research method. This resulted in unexpected outcomes, and in tangible

developments which were then outlined in following working projects.

Conclusion. Participants mentioned competences included in broader categories such as Technical,

Content selection, Purchase, Management and use. They suggested and put in action informal and nonformal

learning ways to develop e-book competences. They have become more aware about the

topic and, moreover, PAR process led them also to a personal development. PAR is recommended

to be used as a research process that fosters learning outcomes and personal and professional

development.
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Joint Master Degree in Digital Library Learning (DILL)
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Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences

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