The tasks or skills listed to the left are typical of most law libraries.   Many times one individual is responsible for more than one of these functions.   Department managers can use the suggested competencies based on the workflows unique to their own institutions.

What is a core competency?

A core competency is a knowledge, skill, or ability that contributes to successful completion of a task on the job.

These competencies were drafted in 1999/2000 by an Ad Hoc Committee of the American Association of Law Libraries, Online Bibliographic Services Special Interest Section.  Suggestions for additions or changes are welcomed and encouraged.  Please send those comments to Phyllis Post.

Last updated August 1, 2000.