Open AccessPursuing Opportunities Available to Support Your Own Learning: A Case Study: University of Guyana Library
Author(s) -
Debra Lowe,
Simmone La Rose,
Nalisa Bhagwandin
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of learning and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2164-4063
DOI - 10.5296/ijld.v9i4.15768
Subject(s) - professional development , quality (philosophy) , process (computing) , sociology , service (business) , medical education , psychology , public relations , pedagogy , political science , library science , business , medicine , computer science , marketing , philosophy , epistemology , operating system
This article provides an assessment of the pathways Librarians at the University of Guyana Library (UGL) explored to achieve continual learning for professional growth and self-development.The writers adopted a survey method to capture data from sixteen senior professionals from the University of Guyana Library. The findings revealed that while the University of Guyana Administration provided some avenues for professional growth and development for all professionals, there were some areas that required a more structured and equitable approach. The findings indicated that much more can be done to facilitate growth and development for senior Library professionals, particularly in the field of Librarianship. From the discussions, the researchers concluded that in spite of the limited access to available resources, Library senior professionals actively pursued alternative avenues to enhance and advance learning. This was intended to acquire current knowledge and practice so that they may provide a higher quality of service to their clientele; further, their experience (in the process) will assist in enhancing their professional development and personal growth.