1. Full name: Trịnh Khánh Vân 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of Birth: 30/10/1972 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number: No. 1745/2017/QĐ-XHNV dated July 13, 2017, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in academic process: The doctoral candidate was returned to their workplace under Decision No. 1955/QĐ-XHNV dated July 22, 2022, due to the expiration of both the standard and extended training periods. According to the regulations of Vietnam National University, doctoral candidates of the 2017 cohort are eligible for a two-year extension. Accordingly, the deadline for the dissertation defense is extended until July 22, 2024.
7. Official thesis title: Information Literacy of Public Library Staff in Hanoi
8. Major: Library and Information Science 9. Code: 62 32 02 03
10. Supervisors: - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Lan Thanh
- Dr. Nguyễn Huy Chương
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The dissertation provides an overview of published scientific works related to the topic, focusing on the conceptual framework and key terminologies; the content and curriculum framework of information literacy (IL); the role of IL and influencing factors; as well as the evaluation criteria for IL. The dissertation successfully identifies a "research gap" in both theoretical foundations and practical applications, which serves as the basis for its implementation.
The dissertation systematically consolidates and further develops the theoretical framework of information literacy (IL) for public library staff in Hanoi. Specifically, the author presents new perspectives on key concepts such as: competency, information literacy, and IL of public library staff; identifies the factors influencing IL among public library staff in Hanoi; and provides an in-depth analysis of the unique characteristics of Hanoi's public libraries. These insights serve as the foundation for a deeper exploration of the roles and requirements of IL for public library staff in this context.
Based on the survey results, the author provides an objective assessment of the current state of information literacy (IL) among public library staff in Hanoi. The dissertation analyzes the factors influencing their IL and incorporates evaluations from library leaders, information users, and the staff themselves. From these findings, the author draws general conclusions about the IL competencies of this target group.
Based on the theoretical foundation and the findings from the current situation, the dissertation proposes solutions for developing information literacy (IL) among public library staff in Hanoi. These include the development of an "Information Literacy Framework for Public Library Staff in Hanoi" and the organization of IL training and retraining programs for this workforce. To ensure the feasibility of these solutions, the author also provides a detailed analysis of the necessary conditions for implementing the proposed IL framework, as well as the essential contributions required from relevant stakeholders.
12. Practical applicability, if any:
- The dissertation contributes to the enhancement of the theoretical framework on information literacy (IL) for public library staff in general, and specifically for those in Hanoi. It aims to improve the effectiveness of information services for diverse user groups in the context of ongoing digital transformation.
- This dissertation is the first research effort to objectively and comprehensively identify the current state of information literacy (IL) among public library staff and to propose solutions for enhancing IL among public library staff in Hanoi within the digital environment, thereby meeting the requirements of digital transformation in the library sector today.
- The research findings of this dissertation support library leaders, managers, and relevant authorities at both central and Hanoi levels in formulating appropriate policies to improve the professional qualifications and competencies of public library staff in general, and in Hanoi in particular, by emphasizing the development of their information literacy.
- The research findings of the dissertation serve as an important reference source for researchers, lecturers, doctoral candidates, graduate students, and undergraduates in the field of information and library science in general, and for those working in public libraries in particular. Notably, the results of the dissertation can be immediately applied in the context of public libraries in Hanoi.
13. Thesis-related publications:
Trịnh Khánh Vân (2020), “Information literacy of library staff in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution 4.0”, Developing digital knowledge centre models for Vietnamese libraries, Hanoi National University Publishing House, ISBN 978-604-315-365-1, pp. 867–878.
Trịnh Khánh Vân (2023), “Developing information literacy of human resources to meet the requirements of digital transformation and building digital knowledge centres in libraries”, Building digital knowledge centres and smart university library models, Vinh University Publishing House, ISBN 978-604-923-722-5, pp. 458–470.
Trinh Khanh Van (2024), “Training and development of library and information human resources at Hanoi library in the context of digital transformation”, International conference proceedings Human resources for information industry in the context of digital transformation in Vietnam, ISBN 978-604-43-2345-9, pp.282-293.
Trinh Khanh Van (2024), “Information literacy development policy for public library human resources to meet the requirements of digital transformation in Vietnam”, International conference proceedings Human resources for information industry in the context of digital transformation in Vietnam, ISBN 978-604-43-2345-9, pp.294-306.
