Defining the Strategic Relationship of Competency Dimensions and Organisational Performance Amidst Academic Librarians in Malaysia

Anum Shafeera Amdan; Ahmad Zam Hariro Samsudin; Norliya Ahmad Kassim

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI27.6818

Authors

Anum Shafeera Amdan School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40150, Puncak Perdana Campus, Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia.
Ahmad Zam Hariro Samsudin School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40150, Puncak Perdana Campus, Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia.
Norliya Ahmad Kassim School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40150, Puncak Perdana Campus, Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI27.6818

Keywords:

Competencies, organisational performance, academic librarians

Abstract

This study investigates the strategic relationship between competency dimensions and organisational performance among academic librarians in Malaysia. Academic librarians play a pivotal role in supporting the educational and research objectives of institutions. Understanding how various competency dimensions, such as information literacy, technology proficiency, communication skills, and management capabilities, affect the overall performance of academic librarians can provide valuable insights for enhancing academic librarian effectiveness and institutional success. The results of the study found a strong positive relationship between professional competencies and personal qualities. A moderate correlation with organisational performance, highlighting their combined importance in enhancing institutional outcomes.

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