A Study on the Construction of Core Competence for New-Type Academic Librarians in University Libraries in the Digital Intelligence Era: An Indicator System Based on Delphi and AHP

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The objectives of this article are 1) to identify the core competence dimensions of new-type academic librarians in the digital intelligence era, 2) to construct a systematic core competence indicator system using the Delphi method, and 3) to determine the relative importance of each competence dimension and indicator using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). This study adopted a methodological research design using a competence indicator construction framework as the research basis. The research area focused on university libraries undergoing digital and intelligent transformation. The sample consisted of 15 experts selected through purposive sampling, including academic researchers, library managers, digital transformation specialists, and related stakeholders. The research instruments included 1) a Delphi consultation questionnaire and 2) an AHP judgment matrix. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and consistency analysis.
The results of the research showed that: 1. A multi-dimensional core competence framework for new-type academic librarians was established, consisting of technology acceptance competence, explicit competence, and tacit competence. 2. The Delphi consultation confirmed a hierarchical indicator system with refined competence dimensions and sub-indicators that reflect the requirements of intelligent library services. 3. The AHP results indicated that explicit competence had the highest weight, followed by tacit competence and technology acceptance competence, highlighting the importance of AI-enabled skills and digital service capabilities in the digital intelligence era.
The findings provide a practical reference for librarian training, competence evaluation, and professional development planning in university libraries.