WebJunction has put a lot of effort into defining competencies for librarians and library staff, but there is a key set of competencies that surmount all others: the competencies of change.

1. The Competency-Change Connection Betha Gutsche WebJunction Curriculum Developer July 27, 2008

2. Good Morning! Photo by Orange County Girl : http://flickr.com/photos/hollyclark/1006809523/ /

3. Competencies Competencies are foundational Workforce planning Recruiting Skills gap analysis Staff training & onboarding Performance management Succession planning

4. Competencies at WebJunction Public Access Computing the Index Course gaps Focus on competencies to sustain & maintain public computers Looking at the rest of library practice & service

5. be c urious Photo by freeparking : http://flickr.com/photos/freeparking/480863346/

6. put your H eart into your work Photo by naama: http://flickr.com/photos/naama/26197865/

7. take A ction Photo by www.viajar24h.com-202 : http://flickr.com/photos/soschilds/374378180/

8. N ix the negativity Photo by duncan: http://flickr.com/photos/duncan/11298374/

9. set realistic G oals for yourself Photo by Kevin Steele : http://flickr.com/photos/kevinsteele/267451343/

10. E xchange knowledge freely

11. be C urious put your H eart into your work take A ction N ix the negativity set realistic G oals for yourself E xchange knowledge freely

13. Competencies Training Change S kills Teach to KSAs No Change + Engagement & Involvement K nowledge A ttitude

17. Propagate success stories Photo by NMC Second Life: http://flickr.com/photos/nmc-campus/397664108/

18. Contact me: Betha Gutsche [email_address] 206.273.7571 http://cebuzz.wordpress.com/