> I honestly believe that if the issue of
>competitive remuneration is not addressed by all parties - Information
>workers, employers and CILIP, then a lot of skilled and dedicated
>individuals will be lost from the profession.
A couple of years ago at a chartership event in Aberdeen a discussion arose
about the fact that some employers do not value and/or understand what
being a chartered librarian means. It was suggested that CILIP could run
workshops (or some other sort of campaign) for employers to explain what it
meant. This could be adapted to explain what a professional qualification
means as well.
I think we also need to address the fact that most people are not aware
that you need a degree to be a librarian. I'll never forget going to the
bank for a loan and when I said it was to finish my studies the person
commented "You need a degree to be a librarian?". After all employers come
from the general population too!
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Tracey West
Information Assistant
Medical Library
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