Educating Metadata Professionals: Albanian Case

Part of the “Competencies Matters” subtheme at the IFLA 2025 symposium on metadata in Athens, this presentation examines how rapid technological change, including AI and evolving bibliographic standards, is reshaping the skillsets needed by metadata professionals. It highlights the role of the National School of Librarianship and the National Center for Librarian Training in Albania in equipping librarians with essential competencies, focusing on metadata creation, international standards, and ongoing professional education to support sustainable and reliable information services.