Library training needs analysis to enhance school librarians’ competencies

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Introduction. School library performance depends on librarians whose competencies meet the Indonesian National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI), yet evidence identifying which competencies most require development remains limited. This study identifies and prioritizes the training needs of school librarians in West Java across three SKKNI domains. Research Methods. A descriptive quantitative survey was conducted with 98 members of the Indonesian School Library Personnel Association (ATPUSI) in West Java, selected from 4,243 personnel via simple random sampling using Slovin's formula. A 20-item ordinal questionnaire assessed knowledge, skills, and attitudes; 1 item failed the analysis and was excluded. Data Analysis. Responses were analyzed descriptively as achievement of the ideal score per item and per domain, with lower achievement indicating a stronger training need. Results. Overall achievement reached 84%, indicating an adequate competency base. Achievement was highest for attitudes at 91%, lower for knowledge at 84% and for skills at 83%, indicating the strongest needs in the skills domain. The weakest competencies were scholarly writing at 71% and operating library management software at 75%. Conclusion. The findings support a domain-prioritized training framework addressing technical skills first while sustaining the strong attitudinal base, providing an evidence base for program design by training providers and the association.

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school libraries; school librarian; training needs analysis; school librarians' competencies