Bibliotekininko edukatoriaus ugdymo modelis besimokančioje visuomenėje ; Librarian-educator training model in the learning society

Abstract

The dissertation is aimed at theoretical substantiation and framing of the conceptual model of librarian-educator's training within the university study programme designed for the training of professional librarians. Pursuing the above-stated objective the need for librarians-educators in the learning society has been analysed and the concept, role and set of competences necessary for the development of information literacy have been defined; current situation in librarian-educator's trainings has been identified coupling it with the needs of the learning society and the conceptual model of librarian-educator's training has been framed; the validity of the conceptual model of librarian-educator's training in real environment has been evaluated and practical application of the said model within the framework of the university study programme aimed at the training of professional librarians has been proposed. Taking into consideration the fact that in European Union and Lithuanian strategic documents development of information literacy skills is identified as an instrument for the development of the learning society, it can be stated that the training of librarians-educators is relevant and substantiated. Through the training of information literacy skills librarian-educator ensures the development of the learning society as he/she nurtures the ability to identify the nature and scope of required information, effectively access, critically evaluate and creatively use the necessary information for one's own purposes; working individually or as part of a team efficiently utilise the information pursuing the objectives in compliance with ethic and legal requirements.