I thought list members might be
interested to see this article from the Guardian
today…
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do? http://society.guardian.co.uk/societyguardian/story/0,,1606088,00.html
Tony, 22, is a librarian and
member of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.
After five years working in a children's library, on £23k, he wants new
horizons
Debbie
Andalo
Wednesday November 2, 2005
The Guardian
1 If Tony
stays with a local authority, he could go down the management route, which
would enhance his CV and give more options to pursue wider cultural management
roles. As a librarian team manager responsible for staff and service
development, he would maintain some customer contact. His salary would
increase to a maximum £27,000.
2 Working
in a prison or young offender institution would offer fresh challenges. A key
part of the job would involve encouraging inmates to use the services, perhaps
for the first time. The professional satisfaction would help compensate for a
drop in salary, to around £22,000.
3 Tony's
research skills could lead to employment as an NHS librarian. Many hospital
trusts have onsite staff libraries to help keep clinicians up to date and
boost the professional development of other staff. He would ensure information
could be found easily through clear library indexing and catalogue keeping.
Tony might also provide regular summaries of clinical journals for medical
staff. He can expect at least £25,000.
4 With a
less long-term view, Tony could become a freelance librarian working for
government departments, local councils or non-governmental organisations. He
could earn between £100 and £400 a day. His CILIP membership entitles him to
register for an international job swap, which might create new career options
or provide him with breathing space before deciding his next career move.
5 Most
cathedrals have their own libraries. The salary varies but can be low because
of a lack of funds. However, working as an assistant librarian at Lambeth Palace library, which is the historic
record office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, offers up to £30,445. Tony's
library and information studies qualification is essential, and he must be
interested in ecclesiastical business.
Caroline
Miller BA (Hons) MA MCLIP
Information
Specialist
Clinical and Public
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