Cultural and Social Intelligence in Library and Information Science

  • Nancy Blanco Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras. Departamento de Bibliotecología y Ciencia de la Información. Buenos Aires, Argentina. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras. Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas (INIBI), Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4218-6187
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i47.12057
Keywords: Cultural intelligence, Soft skills, Social-communication skills

Abstract

In this editorial, we reflect on the aspects and capabilities necessary or required for professionals in Librarianship and Information Science and their relationship with current social demands. The usual technical skills that are typical of technological environments as well as those previously mentioned soft skills are explored among these scenarios, especially the social communication skills that are necessary facing a global citizenship. Finally, the idea of multiple skills is proposed in relation with cultural and emotional intelligence and its close connection with job satisfaction to create inclusive environments in the library.

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Published
2022-11-23
How to Cite
Blanco, N. (2022). Cultural and Social Intelligence in Library and Information Science. Información, Cultura Y Sociedad, (47), 5-12. https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i47.12057
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No 47 (2022): Diciembre
Section
Editorial

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