An Interview with Tony Zanders, Founder of Skilltype. Issue 1 (17th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cook, Eleanor I.; Zanders, Tony
• Is Part Of: Serials librarian. Volume 79:Issue 1/2(2020)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 7
• Publication Date: 2020-08-17
• Subjects: Librarianship -- future of work -- professional development -- core competencies -- Skilltype; Serials librarianship -- Periodicals; 025.173205
• DOI: 10.1080/0361526X.2020.1722782
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-526X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This interview with Tony Zanders focuses on a product he is building that will assist libraries and information professionals with job skill analysis and development, with the goal of "future-proofing" the professions in this realm. Skilltype is a platform that will assist with "analyzing, developing and sharing expertise" so that libraries and other information centers can make the most of their workforce.