OSNAŽIVANJE KNJIŽNIČARA ZA RAD U INFORMACIJSKOJ SLUŽBI: NEFORMALNO OBRAZOVANJE KNJIŽNIČARA KROZ ZKD FORUM.

Aim. The paper considers the Forum of the Zagreb Library Association (ZLA forum) as one of the noformal forms of professional training initiated by the Zagreb Library Association through which librarians nad LIS students can develop their competencies, including those necessary for the work in the information service whereby internal annual reports on the ZLA forum were used. Approach/methodology. The paper analyzes the motivation for the creation, development and implementation of the ZLA forum program, and presents the most signifi - cant statistics on its attendance. Results. The result of the paper is an overview of the topics of the ZLA forum that can meet the need for constant professional development of librarians in general, including librarians in the information service. Originality/Value. The paper describes the ZLA forum as an informal education initiated by the Zagreb Library Association. The topics of the ZLA forum are different, but they have in common that they provide the opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge as well as to motivate other regional associations towards similar activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]