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2024-03-28T15:11:41ZDeveloping Digital Competencies A Reflection on how the Professional Development Framework can Support the Development of Digital Competencies for Library staff.
https://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/3637
Developing Digital Competencies A Reflection on how the Professional Development Framework can Support the Development of Digital Competencies for Library staff.
Carey, Brigid
This chapter explores how the National Forum’s Professional Development Framework (PDF) has challenged and informed my
assumptions about continuing professional development, most specifically the arena of developing digital competencies. Offering a qualitative interpretation, I draw on my personal reflections and learning from participation in the L2L project using a reflective practice approach. This is based on my understanding and interpretation of the framework.Inherent in this analysis is an examination of how engaging with the framework and more specifically Domain 5: Personal and Professional Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning, has allowed me to further develop my personal proficiency/knowledge in digital competencies thus
supporting my role in Teaching and Learning.
2019-03-01T00:00:00ZThe L2L Story
https://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/3636
The L2L Story
Delaney, Mary; Cohen, Philip
In 2016, the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education produced a Professional Development Framework for all staff who teach in Higher Education. Over a two-year period, three Libraries i.e. Dundalk Institute of Technology (lead), Institute of Technology Carlow and Dublin Institute of Technology (since January 1st 2019 DIT is part of Technological University Dublin) reviewed this Professional Development Framework. This chapter presents an
overview of the project and sets the scene for the reflections that follow in the book.
2019-03-01T00:00:00ZDelivering Library Services in a time of crisis; Technological Higher Education Association Libraries responding to COVID-19 from March – August 2020
https://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/3635
Delivering Library Services in a time of crisis; Technological Higher Education Association Libraries responding to COVID-19 from March – August 2020
Delaney, Mary; Archbold, Johanna; Cleary, Ann; Dodd, Lorna; Doherty, Patrick; O'Brien, Terry; Ricken, Jean; Waldron, Margaret
This paper presents the experience of eight Irish academic libraries from the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) from March – August 2020 while delivering library services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents a snapshot of their experience at this time outlining the challenges faced by libraries in closing their doors and pivoting to delivering library services only. For much of this time library buildings were closed to students thereby making, study desks, group spaces, PCs, access to collections and to library staff at information desks unavailable. Instead library staff worked remotely directing students to the vast array of resources available online from our library websites. Information Desks were replaced with online chat, emails, phone calls and extensive help in the form of guides made available from library websites. Libraries have been offering blended approaches i.e. mix of online and traditional resources for years but this pivot to online only, posed challenges. This article outlines how the THEA sector responded to these challenges and discusses the value of collaboration across the sector and the benefits of this collaborative approach in a time of crisis.
2020-10-31T00:00:00ZLibrary staff exchanges: A catalyst for sharing practice, CPD and fresh thinking
https://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/2499
Library staff exchanges: A catalyst for sharing practice, CPD and fresh thinking
Carey, Brigid; McKeown, Mairéad
This paper outlines a library staff exchange that took place between the librarians of Bord Bia and Institute of Technology, Carlow in December 2016. The authors reflect upon the perceived benefits of participating in the staff exchange, resulting new initiatives, and offer tips for getting the most from a library exchange programme.
2018-02-01T00:00:00Z