Continuing professional development for RMIT International University Vietnam library staff: Adding value through an international partnership: A case study

What is it about?

This describes an action-learning project which used face-to-face and online learning experiences to provide culturally sensitive library staff professional development in an Australian university working in a developing country (Vietnam). Key findings were that: (1) online discussions were effective for extending existing knowledge, gaining practical hints, and examining attitudes; and (2) face-to-face workshops and visits were more effective for learning new material in a systematic way. This paper is freely available in the RMIT Research Repository - http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:11876

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Why is it important?

Developing effective and consistent service approaches across geographic boundaries is a significant challenge. Our approach has had ongoing positive outcomes and is worthy of application by others in similar circumstances.