I think that these two postings probably cover the range of views regarding revalidation that are held by CILIP members.
For me CPD is an essential part of being a professional and my view on revalidation firmed up following my discussions with CILIP members around the UK - especially new professionals who are immensely proud of being a chartered librarian. They argued that they had worked hard for the qualification, and they were keen to ensure that it maintained its value in the ever changing workplace. They saw the importance that other professions placed on revalidation as a public commitment to maintaining the currency of their skills, and they could not see why any professional librarian would not wish to do the same. They also argued that without revalidation it would be harder to get employers to be serious about the importance of the qualification and the skills it represented.
As a point of clarification for CILIP members, for revalidation CPD does not just mean - or even require! - attendance at conferences. We are all aware that cost is an issue and so CPD covers any and all the activities which add to your professional knowledge and skills. These can include reading, different practical and work experiences, on the job training, attending group and regional network meetings - anything that has added to or supported your professional skills. For further information on revalidation follow the link included in the email on voting.
Whatever your views, its your vote - please use it!
Lynne - thanks for your contribution to the discussion and I wish you all the best in finding a new professional post.
Martyn Wade
Chair, CILIP Board
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