Resumen de The case for international collaboration in academic library management, human resources and staff development

Bonnie Jean Smith

• The internationalization of higher education and the continuing expansion of technology as a means for learning and sharing information have radically changed the way in which academic and research libraries offer services and perform outreach. New skills, retooling, re-visioning, and hiring for a rapidly changing environment are essential to maintaining a vibrant and responsive workforce. Library associations offer opportunities for training, sharing expertise, engaging in joint ventures and collaborating to innovate and remain relevant.

  While international collaborative efforts between library associations are becoming more frequent, these have largely focused on user services. An exploratory study of library associations globally was conducted to determine the level of past efforts and the desirability for greater international exchange between library associations in the areas of management, human resources and staff development. The results of this study indicate a strong desire for greater dialogue especially regarding staff development and library management.