Exploring the Impact of Professional Development on the Work Performance of Women Librarians
Author(s): Dr. Prajakta P. Mhaprolkar
Abstract - Purpose: The study aims to analyse the participation of women librarians in professional development activities and evaluate their impact on work performance, skill enhancement, and career advancement.
Methodology: The survey was conducted by using a questionnaire as a data collection tool.
Findings: Approximately 54.51% of women librarians engage in professional development, leaving 45.49% who do not. Leadership Skills rank highest in priority (73.6%), followed by Institutional Repository Building (56.9%) and Knowledge Management (46.3%), with leadership development being most critical for workplace success.
Conclusion: Professional development boosts women librarians’ performance, especially in leadership, automation, and reference services. Marketing and knowledge management show a moderate impact, whereas technical areas such as Web 3.0, cloud computing, and hardware require targeted training. Programs should be tailored to address emerging tech challenges and skill gaps.
Keywords - Women Librarians; Academic Libraries; Professional Development; Institutional Repositories; Library Automation; Emerging Technologies in Libraries; Web 3.0 in Libraries.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.1.2026.2027
Cite This Article As: Mhaprolkar, P.P. (2026) Exploring the Impact of Professional Development on the Work Performance of Women Librarians International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(1) 11-20. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2027 Page: 11-20 Publication Date: 21 January 2026