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>News from CILIP
>Wednesday 13 April 2005
>For immediate release  (Please copy to online discussion lists)
>
>
>CILIP's Framework of Qualifications: enhancing opportunities, rewarding
>achievement
>
>CILIP's Framework of Qualifications has been expanded and enhanced to
>provide an accessible but rigorous suite of qualifications that will
>benefit individuals and employers.
>
>Library and information assistants and para-professionals can now enhance
>their careers by registering for a new CILIP qualification -
>certification.  The qualification will entitle successful candidates to
>use the post-nominal ACLIP.
>
>The framework of qualifications will also be expanded through the
>introduction of a voluntary revalidation scheme for CILIP members who have
>already gained chartered status (MCLIP and FCLIP).  Chartership
>distinguishes information professionals for their commitment to
>professional development through experience and work-based learning. The
>revalidation scheme acknowledges the fact that library and information
>services operate in a dynamic and challenging environment and that
>practitioners need to regularly update their knowledge and skills.
>
>CILIP's highest qualification, fellowship (FCLIP) will continue to
>recognise Members who have made a significant contribution to the
>profession at large. CILIP accredits courses in library and information
>science at 18 Universities in the UK and its qualifications are recognised
>globally.
>
>Debbie Shorley, President of CILIP comments, "I'm delighted that CILIP is
>leading the way on this for the information and knowledge profession.
>CILIP's new Framework of Qualifications couldn't have come at a better
>time. Government and employers now recognise the value of professional
>qualifications frameworks to support a highly skilled and motivated
>workforce. Many professions are revising their qualifications frameworks
>and at the same time, introducing revalidation procedures to ensure that
>practitioners meet the highest standards of professional practice. Library
>and information staff need to be outward looking and responsive to the
>changing information environment. At the same time investment in staff
>development and training undoubtedly improves morale and helps employers
>recruit and retain good staff."
>
>The enhanced framework is already attracting significant interest
>according to Marion Huckle, CILIP's Head of Qualifications and
>Professional Development, "Already over 200 members have registered an
>interest in ACLIP and the number of paraprofessionals in membership has
>shot up from just over 700 in October 2004 to over 900 in March 2005 - an
>indication of just how timely and relevant this initiative is for LIS workers."
>
>The CILIP Framework addresses the Government agenda for workforce
>development at local, regional and national levels and encourages
>effective joint planning and working with other learning organisations. It
>will also provide many benefits for employers such as:
>
>* Providing flexible, accessible qualifications that recognise and reward
>the diverse skills profiles of information and library workers
>* Providing personal development and learning opportunities tailored to
>specific qualifications
>* Establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with key partners and
>stakeholders
>
>The expanded framework will be showcased at the Library + information
>Show, which takes place at the Pavilion, NEC Birmingham next Wednesday and
>Thursday (20 and 21 April).  CILIP will be celebrating with the first
>affiliated members to register for certification on Thursday 21st between
>12pm and 2pm.  Visit the CILIP stand (320) for a glass of wine and more
>information.
>
>Full details on all aspects of the framework are available on the CILIP
>website at www.cilip.org.uk/qualificationschartership/ or from the
>Qualifications and Professional Development Team.  Tel: 020 7255
>0610.  Email: [log in to unmask] <Mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
>Contacts for media enquires:
>
>Tim Buckley Owen, Head of Membership, Marketing and Media
>Tel: 020 7255 0652
>Email: [log in to unmask] <Mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
>Marion Huckle, Head of Qualifications and Professional Development
>Tel: 020 7255 1613
>Email: [log in to unmask] <Mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
>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 23,000 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.  For more
>information about CILIP, please go to www.cilip.org.uk.
>
>-Ends-

L Gildersleeves
Lecturer
School of Library, Archive & Information Studies
University College London
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