CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
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MEDIA RELEASE
Friday 19 December 2003
For immediate release (Please copy to online discussion lists)
CILIP CONSULTS ON FLEXIBLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
Consultation on Framework of Qualifications runs throughout January 2004
CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals has launched a consultation exercise on proposals for a new framework of qualifications covering the needs of people working in every tier of the profession. For the first time, there would be a qualification for CILIP Members working in para-professional or technical roles, as well as a revalidation scheme for existing Chartered Members and a scheme for non-conventional routes to qualification.
A brochure is being mailed to every CILIP Member and the consultation document also appears on the CILIP web site, giving each Member the opportunity to contribute comments on the Framework via a questionnaire.
"This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for all members of the library and information community, and in particular for CILIP Members, to endorse their commitment to the enhancement of professional knowledge and competence," said CILIP's President Margaret Watson, launching the consultation exercise. "The proposals are based on research and analysis of the skills and competencies needed by staff working in library and information services in the 21st century. Let us all make sure that this Framework provides us with a robust and inclusive qualifications scheme for the future."
The proposed Framework introduces a Certification Scheme for Affiliated Members and a Revalidation Scheme for Chartered Members. It includes illustrations of progression pathways and multi-entry points to each stage of Certification, Chartership and Fellowship status, from both traditional library and information services roles and non-traditional roles - para-professional and professional.
Information-related work experience, recruitment straight from school, a first degree in information management or even experience in another career - all these entry points and more are catered for in the proposed Framework. A more flexible approach and a variety of opportunities for progression are its aims. "Members will be able to gain recognition for a much wider range of qualifications and experiences, from both within and outwith the library and information sector," the consultation document says.
The consultation period for the Framework of Qualifications runs until 31 January 2004. For further details, please visit www.cilip.org.uk/framework <http://www.cilip.org.uk/framework>.
Contact: Marion Huckle, Head of Membership, Careers & Qualifications.
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Notes to Editors
CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers, with around 22,000 members working in all sectors, including business and industry, science and technology, further and higher education, schools, local and central government, the health service, the voluntary sector, national and public libraries.
CILIP's goals are to: position the profession at the heart of the information revolution; develop and enhance the role and skills of all its Members; present and champion those skills, together with new ones which will be acquired through continuing professional development; and ensure that individuals, enterprises and not for profit organisations have ready and timely access to the information they need.
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