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From Competence to Creativity: Transforming Libraries through Effective Talent Management Practices

Authors
Jayashree Patra1, *, Pritish Chandra Bal2, Subarna Kumar Das3
1Librarian (Department of Science and Commerce), J. D. Birla Institute, Kolkata, India
2Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
3Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
*Corresponding author. Email: jayashreepatra51@gmail.com
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Jayashree Patra
Available Online 27 March 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-614-2_20How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Talent Management; Creativity; Academic Libraries; Creativity; Career Development; India
Abstract

The study aims to examine how effective talent management practices can transform academic library professionalsfrom competent service providers into creative innovators. It focuses on identifying strategies that enhance staff creativity, career development, and organizational resilience in the context of evolving digital and user-centered library environments. A mixed-method research approach was adopted, combining a structured questionnaire survey and qualitative interviews with library professionals from selected academic institutions of Kolkata. The data were analyzed to evaluate existing practices in recruitment, professional training, performance appraisal, and recognition of creativity. The study reveals that while most academic libraries acknowledge the need for professional development, structured talent management frameworks are limited. Career progression and creativity are often constrained by rigid administrative systems, insufficient institutional policies, and inadequate training programs. The research emphasizes that integrating talent management into library strategies can significantly enhance innovation, staff motivation, and service effectiveness.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International conference on Marching beyond the Libraries: Talent, Technology, and Transformation (ICMBL 2025)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
27 March 2026
ISBN
978-94-6239-614-2
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2352-5428
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10.2991/978-94-6239-614-2_20How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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