WP4 is responsible for carrying out a pilot study, applying the adapted competency framework produced in WP1 in selected departments of three partner institutions. It will also evaluate the pilot study to determine the success and acceptance of the framework by collections staff.
Key objectives:
- Undertake a pilot of the competency framework in a subset of partner institutions to identify issues before attempting to roll out across institutions
- Ensure that there is appropriate and robust input and consultation with all stakeholders including external training providers, relevant national training organisations etc
- Identify sociological and cultural barriers to acceptance of the competency system in partner organisations
- Gather indicators of success of project