Competencies of a librarian who works alone in a public health agency: Case Study from the experience of a librarian Health Sciences Special Library

Abstract

Abstract
Working alone poses a challenge for any operator, as the individual must independently fulfill all duties within their area of responsibility as per their job position.
In certain department libraries, only one librarian position may exist. Public health organizations, including hospitals, public health schools, and certain health science universities, may have just one librarian. Consequently, librarians working alone in public health agencies must possess a range of competencies essential for successful library operations, encompassing management, procurement, service provision, collaboration-seeking, and self-development.