Coping with Constant Obsolescence: A Lifelong Task

Title

Coping with Constant Obsolescence: A Lifelong Task

Description

Knowledge and skill obsolescence is a common obstacle in individual, organization, and society development. Thanks to the modern technologies, the rate of obsolescence accelerates rapidly in the information age. In the library workplace, obsolescence occurs constantly. We may be used to routines, but changes are inevitable as we have witnessed the evolution in library services and librarian workplace since the advent of the internet. To cope with obsolescence, it is crucial to have a lifelong learning mindset, make it a habit, and find ways to update our knowledge and skills to stay competent and serve the clientele effectively.

Creator

Su, Di

Publisher

International Journal of Librarianship

Date

2022-12-15

Relation

https://journal.calaijol.org/index.php/ijol/article/view/256https://journal.calaijol.org/index.php/ijol/article/view/256

Format

application/pdf

Language

eng

Type

Text
Journal Article

Date Issued

2022-12-15

Is Part Of

International Journal of Librarianship

Extent

7(2), 147–154

Position: 765 (138 views)

Files

12-256-Su-Galley-pub03.pdf

Citation

Su, Di , “Coping with Constant Obsolescence: A Lifelong Task,” CALASYS - CALA Academic Resources & Repository System, accessed April 21, 2025, https://ir.cala-web.org/items/show/1367.