Le centre de documentation est défini étant une unité couvrant des domaines précis et fournissant des informations relatives au domaine de connaissance qu’il couvre ( Nozha, 2005, p.12).

Il est également selon wikipédia, un organisme chargé de collecter, d’organiser de traiter et mettre à la disposition des utilisateurs des outils de recherche. le centre de documentation  renforce l’économie d’une entreprise.

Quant à l’information ;  elle constitue la source de développement des entreprises à travers les produits documentaires (revue de presse, dossier de synthèse, résumé..) que ces entreprises élaborent.

AUJOURD’HUI, certaines entreprises ont recours au service d’un documentaliste pour la gestion et l’organisation du flux d’information et de documents.

Quel est la nécessité d’un centre de documentation au sein d’une entreprise?

Quelle est sa participation dans la productivité de l’entreprise.

Comment le centre de documentation participe au développement économique ?

Les entreprises sont généralement subdivisées en deux grandes entités qui permettent d’atteindre les objectifs. Ce sont les opérationnels ou la production et le support ou l’administration.

La fonction administrative comme son nom l’indique est chargée d’apporter un appui administratif aux services opérationnel afin que ceux-ci se concentre sur le cœur de métier.

C’est à partir de ces deux fonctions que le documentaliste doit axer sa stratégie en matière de gestion de l’information.

Le centre de documentation se doit de connaître le besoin informationnel de ces entités. Il doit être la source et la vitrine informationnelle de l’entreprise.

L’information est l’élément intangible sur lequel se base toute structure pour se développer, pour atteindre ses objectifs et surtout pour prendre ses  décisions.

Or l’information est la matière première du documentaliste. Les informations  contenues dans les documents de quelque nature qu’ils soient,  vont être sélectionnées traitées puis diffusées.

Donc le documentaliste doit mettre en place toute une stratégie de recherche, de traitement et diffusion de l’information pour  accompagner ces différentes entités.

Le pouvoir de l’information ne se résume plus au fait de la détenir mais dans son traitement et son utilisation. Car face à une production tout azimut de d’information, le documentaliste joue un rôle capital. Il  trouve l’information utile (pertinente),  qu’il traite, qu’il valide et met à la disposition de la structure.  Il contribue ainsi à la production de connaissances validée et au développement de l’entreprise.

Par son action, il facilite la circulation de l’information, garantie la continuité des activités en cas d’indisponibilité d’un agent, il aide à la prise de décision sur base d’information fiable.

Il devient un élément constitutif de la réalisation des objectifs de l’entreprise. Mais le plus souvent les actions de ne sont pas perceptibles par les décideurs. Pour avoir plus de visibilité, le documentaliste doit par ces activités placé le centre au cœur des préoccupations de la structure. IL doit participer à la vie de l’entreprise.

“This is How We Do It: One Professional Development Activity in the Lives of Librarians from Around the World” is a new series from the IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section to highlight our standing committee advisors, who they are and what they do!

In this post, we highlight Svetlana Gorokhova, CPDWL standing committee advisor (a former SC member and remain involved in CPDWL activities) !

Why are you a standing committee advisor of CPDWL and what are you working on for CPDWL Section at the moment?

Svetlana: I am part of the Advisory group as I consider CPDWL agenda vital for all the spheres of library field. It is a key condition of the successful development of any library institution. I believe that Russian libraries need more exposure to the best practices of the world libraries in terms of implementation of the CPDWL Guidelines. I keep bringing to the attention of the library community new aspects of this very important work, drawing connections between formal LIS education, CPDWL opportunities, personal responsibilities of the workers and institutional obligations of the employers. My recent professional activities included joint discussion and comparative review of the role of the library associations are playing in support and advocacy of the profession. I try to be involved into the main IFLA CPDWL section activities, including publications in the section media resources, participation in working meetings and discussions of the projects, among them Coaching sessions, Knowledge Cafe meetings, meet-ups meeting, numerous publications of the IFLA CPDWL meetings in the Russian professional media. I am running for the IFLA CPDWL SC elections 2023 and hope to continue serving in the Committee in the capacity of the full time member.

What is one advice you have for new librarians interested in getting involved in IFLA or in their library associations for professional development?

Svetlana: I would like to invite all the professional to be part of their national associations and to be involved in to the global library field through IFLA activities. I joined IFLA back in 1994 and since then I never experienced anything better in terms of exposure to the best possible expertise in various parts of the library universe. The feeling of unity and support and opportunities opening before every professional is unbelievable. You just need to seize them and enjoy. As an ardent advocate of professional exchange I believe that to have a different perspective is utterly important to develop your own position. And IFLA gives you this opportunity.

“This is How We Do It: One Professional Development Activity in the Lives of Librarians from Around the World” is a new series from the IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section to highlight our standing committee advisors, who they are and what they do!

In this post, we highlight Loida Garcia-Febo, CPDWL standing committee advisor (a former SC member and remain involved in CPDWL activities) !

Why are you a standing committee advisor of CPDWL and what are you working on for CPDWL Section at the moment?

Loida: Continuing professional development benefits all in librarianship. Through CPD we can stay up-to-date with the most recent trends to equip ourselves to better serve students, faculty and library patrons, better the education of our communities, and contribute to a sustainable world. At this time I continue involved with CPDWL contributing writings to the blog and the production of webinars which I established many years ago. The next webinar will be about the theme of libraries and public awareness. This is such a timely topic as it is part of the library advocacy work we all have to do on ongoing basis.

What is one advice you have for new librarians interested in getting involved in IFLA or in their library associations for professional development?

Loida: The really cool thing about IFLA and CPDWL these days is that new librarians and everyone can connect through different ways to learn about what the different sections are working on and how individuals can join the work. People can connect either in person at satellite meetings or conferences which I recommend because one can also visit a different country, virtually attending webinars and meetings as observers, and through social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube. Anyone interested in IFLA’s work can subscribe to a section’s listserv or follow the section on social media to find out about initiatives from IFLA and the sections. They can also read about when they can attend a meeting as observers. In my experience, there are many opportunities to volunteer and take action, and everyone is very welcoming.

“This is How We Do It: One Professional Development Activity in the Lives of Librarians from Around the World” is a new series from the IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section to highlight our standing committee advisors, who they are and what they do!

In this post, we highlight Catharina Isberg, CPDWL standing committee advisor (a former SC member and remain involved in CPDWL activities) !

Why are you a standing committee advisor of CPDWL and what are you working on for CPDWL Section at the moment?

Catharina: Continuing professional development is key in all work. Our surrounding world is constantly changing and so is the L&I science field as well. We need to keep up with that in order to continue to give access to literature, information and knowledge and make it possible for everyone to be digitally included and part of the democratic society.

Right now I am involved in a CPDWL project on toxic workplace and management. Something I really believe is key, to really ensure good working conditions for all staff, the opposite to a toxic workplace.

What is one advice you have for new librarians interested in getting involved in IFLA or in their library associations for professional development?

Part of PD is learning in your daily work. So my example is when I was part of recording a Pod with one of the founders of the Management & Marketing Section, Christina Tovote. I really learned a lot and made some improvement of my digital skills. Learning by doing. 😉

Catharina: Go to an IFLA conference, WLIC or a Satellite, be an observer in different meetings and look into how different units are actually working. Are they as dynamic, open and inclusive as for example CPDWL is? Then go for it, get involved in the work and contribute!