In a constantly changing world, where lifelong learning has become essential for competitiveness,... more In a constantly changing world, where lifelong learning has become essential for competitiveness, employment, social integration, and personal fulfillment, learning no longer occurs solely in formal institutions like schools and universities. Non-formal and informal education also plays a key role and libraries have become learning hubs, with library staff gaining competencies to support lifelong education. Public libraries have diversified their services to systematically offer learning activities, positioning themselves as vital resources for informal learning. Public libraries in Romania and Europe have increasingly focused on adult education, providing various programs and courses, with librarians acting as trainers or assistants. They have developed courses addressing diverse community needs, from professional development to creative leisure activities. For instance, the ”Octavian Goga” Cluj County Library offers courses in computer use, foreign languages, creative writing, and many more. Furthermore, the European Erasmus+ program supports adult education initiatives, including those in libraries, enabling the development of new educational resources and the collaboration among educational institutions. By taking advantage of these possibilities, librarians engage in activities that offer them both individual learning experiences and the chance to exchange best practices. Libraries are increasingly involved in creating innovative educational materials that drive change, benefiting from these opportunities to strengthen their institutional capacity and broaden their educational offerings.
In a constantly changing world, where lifelong learning has become essential for competitiveness,... more In a constantly changing world, where lifelong learning has become essential for competitiveness, employment, social integration, and personal fulfillment, learning no longer occurs solely in formal institutions like schools and universities. Non-formal and informal education also plays a key role and libraries have become learning hubs, with library staff gaining competencies to support lifelong education. Public libraries have diversified their services to systematically offer learning activities, positioning themselves as vital resources for informal learning. Public libraries in Romania and Europe have increasingly focused on adult education, providing various programs and courses, with librarians acting as trainers or assistants. They have developed courses addressing diverse community needs, from professional development to creative leisure activities. For instance, the ”Octavian Goga” Cluj County Library offers courses in computer use, foreign languages, creative writing, and many more. Furthermore, the European Erasmus+ program supports adult education initiatives, including those in libraries, enabling the development of new educational resources and the collaboration among educational institutions. By taking advantage of these possibilities, librarians engage in activities that offer them both individual learning experiences and the chance to exchange best practices. Libraries are increasingly involved in creating innovative educational materials that drive change, benefiting from these opportunities to strengthen their institutional capacity and broaden their educational offerings.
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