Information about the doctoral dissertation of PhD candidate Trinh Khanh Van

Information about the doctoral dissertation of the research student.Trinh Khanh Van

1. Full name of the doctoral candidate:Trinh Khanh Van2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: October 30, 1972 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision No. 1745/2017/QD-XHNV dated July 13, 2017, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing doctoral students.

6. Changes in the training process: The PhD student has been returned to his/her workplace according to Decision No. 1955/QD-XHNV dated July 22, 2022 due to the expiration of the standard and extended training period. According to the regulations of the National University, the 2017 PhD student's course was extended by two years, thus the PhD student's thesis defense period was extended to July 22, 2024.

7. Thesis topic: Information capacity of public library staff in Hanoi city

8. Major: Information Science - Library Science 9. Code: 62 32 02 03

10. Scientific instructor: - Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Thanh

- Dr. Nguyen Huy Chuong

11. Summary of the thesis results:

Thesis Overview of published scientific works on the topic of: the connotation of tool concepts; content of ICT and ICT program framework; role and factors affecting ICT; criteria for evaluating ICT. The thesis has found a "gap" in theoretical and practical research to implement its thesis.

The dissertation has fully systematized and developed the theory of renewable energy in Hanoi's civil engineering sector. Specifically, the author has presented his new perspective on the following concepts:Capacity,Renewable Energy,NLTT of CBTVCCFactors affecting the competency of Hanoi's public television and radio broadcasters; A detailed analysis of the specific characteristics of Hanoi's public television and radio broadcasters. From there, a deeper analysis of the role and requirements for competency of Hanoi's public television and radio broadcasters.

Through the survey results, the author objectively identified the current state of information literacy among Hanoi's public service staff; analyzed the factors affecting the information literacy of Hanoi's public service staff; and considered the assessments of leaders at various levels, information users, and the public service staff themselves. From this, the author offered general observations on the information literacy of this group.

Based on the theoretical and practical research findings, the dissertation proposes solutions for developing the competency framework for Hanoi's civil servants: compiling a "Competency Framework for Hanoi's Civil Servants"; and organizing training and retraining in competency for this workforce. To ensure the feasibility of implementation, the author also clearly analyzes the conditions for realizing the content of the developed Competency Framework, as well as the necessary conditions for implementation with the contributions of relevant stakeholders.

12. Practical applications:

- This dissertation contributes to the refinement of the theory of information technology for public service providers in general and Hanoi public service providers in particular, aiming to improve the effectiveness of information services for diverse users in the current digital transformation context.

- This dissertation is the first research result to objectively and comprehensively identify the current state of digital literacy among public telecommunications staff and propose solutions to enhance digital literacy for public telecommunications staff in Hanoi in the digital environment, meeting the requirements of the current digital transformation of the telecommunications industry.

- The research findings of this thesis will help leaders and managers of the library sector at the central and Hanoi levels to formulate appropriate policies to improve the professional skills and expertise of library staff in general and in Hanoi in particular, by focusing on developing their information and communication capabilities.

- The research results of this thesis are a significant reference for researchers, lecturers, postgraduate students, trainees, and undergraduates in the field of information and library science in general, and those working in public libraries in particular. Especially, the research results of this thesis can be immediately applied and implemented in Hanoi's public libraries.

13. Published works related to the dissertation:

1. Trinh Khanh Van (2020), “Information literacy of librarians in the context of the 4.0 revolution.Developing a digital knowledge center model for Vietnamese libraries., National University of Hanoi Publishing House, ISBN 978-604-315-365-1, pp. 867-878.
2. Trinh Khanh Van (2023),"Developinformation capacityof human resources to meet the requirements of digital transformation and building digital knowledge centers in libraries",Building a digital knowledge center and smart university library model, Vinh University Publishing House,ISBN 978-604-923-722-5, pp.458-470.
3. Trinh Khanh Van (2024), “Training and development of library and information human resources at Hanoi library in the context of digital transformation”,International conference proceedings Human resources for information industry in the context of digital transformation in Vietnam,ISBN 978-604-43-2345-9,pp.282-293.
4. Trinh Khanh Van (2024), “Information literacy development policy for public library human resources to meet the requirements of digital transformation in Vietnam”,International conference proceedings Human resources for information industry in the context of digital transformation in Vietnam,ISBN 978-604-43-2345-9,pp.294-306.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL'S THESIS

1. Full name:Trinh Khanh Van2. Sex: Female

3. Date of Birth: October 30, 1972 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: No. 1745/2017/QD-XHNV dated July 13, 2017, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: The doctoral candidate was returned to their workplace under Decision No. 1955/QD-XHNV dated July 22, 2022, due to the expiration of both the standard and extended training periods. According to the regulations of Vietnam National University, doctoral candidates of the 2017 cohort are eligible for a two-year extension. formation, the deadline for the thesis defense is extended until July 22, 2024.

7. Official thesis title: Information Literacy of Public Library Staff in Hanoi

8. Major: Library and Information Science 9. Code: 62 32 02 03

10. Supervisors: - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Thanh

- Dr. Nguyen Huy Chuong

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis provides an overview of published scientific works related to the topic, focusing on the conceptual framework and key terminologies; the content and curriculum framework of information literacy (IL); the role of IL and influencing factors; as well as the evaluation criteria for IL. The dissertation successfully identifies a "research gap" in both theoretical foundations and practical applications, which serves as the basis for its implementation.

The dissertation consolidates and further develops the theoretical framework of information literacy (IL) for public library staff in Hanoi. specifically, the author presents new perspectives on key concepts such as: competency, information literacy, and IL of public library staff; identifies the factors affecting IL among public library staff in Hanoi; and provides an in-depth analysis of the unique characteristics of Hanoi's public libraries. These insights serve as the foundation for a deeper exploration of the roles and requirements of IL for public library staff in this context.

Based on the survey results, the author provides an objective assessment of the current state of information literacy (IL) among public library staff in Hanoi. The dissertation analyzes the factors involving their IL and incorporates evaluations from library leaders, information users, and the staff themselves. From these findings, the author draws general conclusions about the IL competencies of this target group.

Based on the theoretical foundation and the findings from the current situation, the thesis proposes solutions for developing information literacy (IL) among public library staff in Hanoi. These include the development of an "Information Literacy Framework for Public Library Staff in Hanoi" and the organization of IL training and retraining programs for this workforce. To ensure the considerations of these solutions, the author also provides a detailed analysis of the necessary conditions for implementing the proposed IL framework, as well as the essential contributions required from relevant stakeholders.

12. Practical applicability, if any:

- The dissertation contributes to the enhancement of the theoretical framework on information literacy (IL) for public library staff in general, and specifically for those in Hanoi. It aims to improve the effectiveness of information services for diverse user groups in the context of ongoing digital transformation.

- This thesis is the first research effort to objectively and comprehensively identify the current state of information literacy (IL) among public library staff and to propose solutions for enhancing IL among public library staff in Hanoi within the digital environment, thereby meeting the requirements of digital transformation in the library sector today.

- The research findings of this thesis support library leaders, managers, and governmental authorities at both central and Hanoi levels in formulating appropriate policies to improve the professional qualifications and competencies of public library staff in general, and in Hanoi in particular, by emphasizing the development of their information literacy.

- The research findings of the thesis serve as an important reference source for researchers, lecturers, doctoral candidates, graduate students, and undergraduates in the field of information and library science in general, and for those working in public libraries in particular. Notably, the results of the thesis can be immediately applied in the context of public libraries in Hanoi.

13. Thesis-related publications:

1. Trinh Khanh Van (2020), “Information literacy of library staff in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution 4.0”,Developing digital knowledge center models for Vietnamese libraries, Hanoi National University Publishing House, ISBN 978-604-315-365-1, pp. 867–878.
2. Trinh Khanh Van (2023), “Developing information literacy of human resources to meet the requirements of digital transformation and building digital knowledge centers in libraries”,Building digital knowledge centers and smart university library models, Vinh University Publishing House, ISBN 978-604-923-722-5, pp. 458–470.
3. Trinh Khanh Van (2024), “Training and development of library and information human resources at Hanoi library in the context of digital transformation”,International conference proceedings Human resources for information industry in the context of digital transformation in Vietnam,ISBN 978-604-43-2345-9,pp.282-293.
4. Trinh Khanh Van (2024), “Information literacy development policy for public library human resources to meet the requirements of digital transformation in Vietnam”,International conference proceedings Human resources for information industry in the context of digital transformation in Vietnam,ISBN 978-604-43-2345-9,pp.294-306.