Exploring the Impact of Professional Development on the Work Performance of Women Librarians

Purpose: The study aims to analyse the participation of women librarians in professional development activities and evaluate their impact on work performance, skill enhancement, and career advancement.Methodology: The survey was conducted by using a questionnaire as a data collection tool.Findings: Approximately 54.51% of women librarians engage in professional development, leaving 45.49% who do not.Leadership Skills rank highest in priority (73.6%), followed by Institutional Repository Building (56.9%) and Knowledge Management (46.3%), with leadership development being most critical for workplace success.Conclusion: Professional development boosts women librarians' performance, especially in leadership, automation, and reference services.Marketing and knowledge management show a moderate impact, whereas technical areas such as Web 3.0, cloud computing, and hardware require targeted training.Programs should be tailored to address emerging tech challenges and skill gaps.