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A Study on the Introduction of Professional Learning Communities for Continuing Education of Librarians

Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science / Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, (P)1225-598X; (E)2982-6292
2024, v.58 no.1, pp.181-198
https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2024.58.1.181
Ji Hei Kang
Byoung-Moon So
Youngmi Jung

Abstract

As the teaching and learning paradigm shifts, the demand for informal learning is increasing. In this study, we reviewed related literature and analyzed cases of operating professional learning communities in order to apply professional learning communities to librarianship education and training programs. Seven operational cases of professional learning communities, both domestic and foreign, within the field of librarianship and other fields were selected. The organizational structure, operational format and method, learning content, and support systems were analyzed. Through this analysis, the concept of a librarian learning community was defined, and implications for organizing and operating a librarian learning community were derived from the spontaneity and multi-layeredness of composition, diversity of learning community operation formats, and fieldality of learning content. As a support system for the smooth operation and activation of the librarian learning communities continuity of program operation by the operating organization, support and cooperation from affiliated organizations, education and training programs, platform establishment and operation, and dissemination and feedback of results for activation were presented.

keywords
Librarian Learning Community, PLC, Continuing Professional Development, Learning Community, Workplace Learning

Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science