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Capability Framework [V1]

Supporting researcher-facing librarians to successfully deliver inside-out services and support.

What are personal qualities?

For the purpose of this framework Personal Qualities are defined as characteristics / personality traits.  

Curious

Is always eager to find out more about why things are the way they are, learn something new, or know how things were completed.

 

Adaptability

Accepts new and different situations and adapts actions, course, or approach accordingly. 

 

Conscientious

Strives to perform to the best of their ability.  Shows diligence and care.

 

Resilient

Can cope with change and uncertainty. Maintains a positive outlook and seeks potential opportunities even in challenging situations.  

 

Enterprising

Shows initiative and resourcefulness.  Seeks opportunities within and beyond the Library.  

 

Empathetic

Is able to identify and understand other people's thoughts and feelings.

 

Patience

Accepts or tolerates delays, problems, or further issues, without becoming upset. 

 

Creativity 

Divergent thinker able to generate new ideas or alternative directions. 

 

 

 

Can you help us?

To help phase two of this project, after exploring all the capabilities please consider completing a survey.  Let us know if you agree that these are the capabilities required by researcher-facing librarians working with inside-out services, and whether some are more important than others:

Survey for Personal Qualities: https://otago.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TYH4rfQO2w84Vn