Purpose: We want to determine the impact of participation in a professional event on the competences of library professionals in the field of reading literacy. We are interested to find whether ...professionals are more motivated to work after attending a professional event, feel more confident in working in the field of reading literacy, more connected to others and see more sense in their work, and whether participation in the event affects their work activities after the event itself. Methodology: We used a case study with a quantitative survey method to collect data. First, we analysed selected scientific and professional literature to define the concepts of motivation, self-confidence, belonging and meaning, and responsibility of an individual‘s professional development. We linked our case study to the predefined theoretical starting points. The design of the questionnaire structure was linked to the impact assessment. Results: Understanding the concepts of motivation, self-confidence, belonging and meaning is crucial in strengthening the competences of professional staff. In the first part we compare the results over a three-year period, and in the second part we use the results to determine how participation in a professional event affects the individual. Comparative results of all three events show that obtaining the necessary information positively affects self-confidence at work. The research has shown that participation in a professional event has a positive effect on motivation, belonging, meaningful work and understanding of professional and personal role. Research limitations are linked to the size of the study, as it is based on one case study, but includes a large enough sample that can indicate the starting point for a more extensive study to determine the impact of professional events on motivation, confidence, belonging and acceptance meaningful in the professional field. Originality/value: Studies of the impact of participation in professional trainings on the competences of professionals are rare, so our research is an additional incentive to argue for regular professional training and monitor the development of individual key elements (i.e. motivation, confidence, meaning, belonging) of professional competencies. The research highlights the importance of an individual‘s commitment to promoting reading literacy and building reading culture.
Cilj. Ovim se radom nastojao utvrditi utjecaj sudjelovanja na stručnom događaju na kompetencije knjižničarskih stručnjaka u području čitalačke pismenosti. Zanimalo nas je jesu li stručnjaci motiviraniji za rad nakon pohađanja stručnog skupa, osjećaju li se sigurnije u radu na području čitalačke pismenosti, povezaniji s drugima i vide li više smisla u svom radu te utječe li sudjelovanje na događaju na njihove radne aktivnosti nakon samog događaja. Pristup/metodologija/dizajn. Za prikupljanje podataka koristili smo studiju slučaja s metodom kvantitativne ankete. Najprije smo analizirali odabranu znanstvenu i stručnu literaturu kako bismo definirali pojmove motivacije, samopouzdanja, pripadnosti i značenja te odgovornosti profesionalnog razvoja pojedinca. Svoju studiju slučaja povezali smo s unaprijed definiranim teorijskim polazištima. Dizajn strukture upitnika bio je povezan s procjenom učinka. Rezultati. Razumijevanje pojmova motivacije, samopouzdanja, pripadnosti i značenja ključno je u jačanju kompetencija stručnog osoblja. U prvom dijelu istraživanja uspoređujemo rezultate u trogodišnjem razdoblju, a u drugom dijelu koristimo rezultate kako bismo utvrdili kako sudjelovanje u stručnom događaju utječe na pojedinca. Usporedni rezultati svih triju događaja pokazuju da dobivanje potrebnih informacija pozitivno utječe na samopouzdanje na poslu. Istraživanje je pokazalo da sudjelovanje u stručnom događaju pozitivno utječe na motivaciju, pripadnost, sadržajan rad i razumijevanje profesionalne i osobne uloge. Ograničenja. Ograničenja su povezana s veličinom studije s obzirom na to da se temelji na jednoj studiji slučaja, ali uključuje dovoljno velik uzorak koji može ukazati na početnu točku za opsežniju studiju o određivanju utjecaja profesionalnih događaja na motivaciju, samopouzdanje, pripadnost i prihvaćanje smisleno u profesionalnom području. Originalnost/vrijednost. Istraživanja utjecaja sudjelovanja u stručnim usavršavanjima na kompetencije stručnjaka rijetka su, pa je naše istraživanje dodatni poticaj za argumentiranje redovitog stručnog usavršavanja i praćenje razvoja pojedinih ključnih elemenata (tj. motivacije, samopouzdanja, smisla, pripadnosti) profesionalnih kompetencija. Istraživanje naglašava važnost predanosti pojedinca promicanju čitalačke pismenosti i izgradnji kulture čitanja.
"The paper presents and analyzes the preparation and application of a modern strategy promoting reading literacy and reading culture, its scope, responsiveness and usefulness the professional ...environment and the wider social environment. Action research with the method of observation (system diaries) and analytical research (survey method) were used, which were conducted as part of a case study - this is the first such example of the use of modern strategies the Slovenian library space. Data were obtained by observing the design, preparation, implementation and evaluation of the selected modern strategy, ie podcasts. The phases of the action research are: 1. planning and creating podcasts, 2. implementing podcasts in practice, 3. determining the perception of podcasts in professional circles, 4. monitoring and determining the use of podcasts. In the third phase, analytical research was used to determine the perceptions of podcasts among professionals. The result is a five-step model of preparing podcasts in the public library for the purpose of encouraging thinking about reading literacy and reading culture. The results obtained in the third and fourth phases speak in favor of the use of such a strategy for this purpose. Research limitations are tied to one case study, which includes a large enough sample. Could be the starting point for a more extensive comparative study. The model highlights the importance of linking theory and practice and the use of modern strategies in the field of promoting reading literacy and reading culture."
Participation in professional events in the fields of reading literacy and reading culture has a positive impact on boosting professional self-confidence. The available data reflects the ...accessibility of professional events for the promotion of reading literacy and reading culture in Slovenia. Practitioners attend such training, but at the same time, they doubt their competence to encourage and plan the development of reading literacy and reading culture. This study uses research methodology of 1) a review of publicly available data and published research, and 2) case study, with survey method. The question about the participants' feelings when transferring a professional event from a physical to an online environment has been added to the main research question. The research shows that professional events have a significant impact on professional self-confidence, on understanding one's role and her/his contribution to the reading literacy promotion, and thus, they shape one's attitude towards reading and books. In terms of participants' feelings when watching events online, satisfaction with socialising with colleagues and with the event venue is replaced by satisfaction with the content provided. The case study is based on an event organised by the Centre for Reading Literacy Promotion at the Maribor Public Library.
Purpose: We want to determine the impact of participation in a professional event on the competences of library professionals in the field of reading literacy. We are interested to find whether ...professionals are more motivated to work after attending a professional event, feel more confident in working in the field of reading literacy, more connected to others and see more sense in their work, and whether participation in the event affects their work activities after the event itself.
Methodology: We used a case study with a quantitative survey method to collect data. First, we analysed selected scientific and professional literature to define the concepts of motivation, self-confidence, belonging and meaning, and responsibility of an individual‘s professional development. We linked our case study to the predefined theoretical starting points. The design of the questionnaire structure was linked to the impact assessment.
Results: Understanding the concepts of motivation, self-confidence, belonging and meaning is crucial in strengthening the competences of professional staff. In the first part we compare the results over a three-year period, and in the second part we use the results to determine how participation in a professional event affects the individual. Comparative results of all three events show that obtaining the necessary information positively affects self-confidence at work. The research has shown that participation in a professional event has a positive effect on motivation, belonging, meaningful work and understanding of professional and personal role.
Research limitations are linked to the size of the study, as it is based on one case study, but includes a large enough sample that can indicate the starting point for a more extensive study to determine the impact of professional events on motivation, confidence, belonging and acceptance meaningful in the professional field.
Originality/value: Studies of the impact of participation in professional trainings on the competences of professionals are rare, so our research is an additional incentive to argue for regular professional training and monitor the development of individual key elements (i.e. motivation, confidence, meaning, belonging) of professional competencies. The research highlights the importance of an individual‘s commitment to promoting reading literacy and building reading culture.
Ekipa bibliobusa na 19. strokovnem posvetovanju in Festivalu potujočih knjižnic (Kamnik, 27. maj, in Domžale, 28. maj 2016); na fotografiji so: Milka Podlesnik, Ksenija Trs, Aleš Brodnik, vodja enote ...Potujoča knjižnica Mojca Gomboc in Jože Antolič.
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