In every organization, including libraries, capacity building is a key factor in coping with changes especially in the digital age where tools and technologies evolve at a geometric rate. The success or failure of any library depends largely on the level and capacity of its staff.

As a result, competencies, and skills are the basic building blocks of human resource management. In view of these realities, libraries are deeply engaged in training and developing the capacity, competencies, and skills of their staff to cope with the trends.

The flow of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the rapid adoption of these technologies in library and information centers have greatly justified the need to train and retrain library and information professionals (LIPs) to function effectively in their service delivery. Their qualities will greatly determine how the library or information center will achieve its vision and mission.

Therefore, the purpose of this training is to enhance participants’ professional level of skills and competence for effective delivery of library and information services.