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Hi James Like you, I was in a non-professional Senior Library Assistant post when I first qualified, and managed to complete my Chartership with the support of my employer. They supported me by offering both training and the opportunity to get involved in small projects relating to my work. For example, one of my key tasks was shelving -- hardly a professional level skill. But I took part in a small-scale project looking at how we could find much needed space for new materials by selecting older or less-used books to be sent to store or discarded. That gave me both a more professional overview of collection management decisions, and some very basic project management experience. Achieving Chartered status is about practising your professional skills, and there's no doubt that being in a professional post would give you more opportunities. But it's also about applying a professional attitude towards your work, whatever level of post you are in. Your current job might not give you enough experience to complete Chartership, but you can start building experience. Reflect on what you do in your day to day work, and evaluate how things are done in your organisation. Use your professional understanding to take a critical approach - think about why things are done as they are, and think if there are ways in which things could be improved. And don't forget that you can look for development opportunities outside your job role by getting involved with a professional group such as your local division of the Career Development Group, or CILIP in Scotland. Best of luck, Anna ***************************************************** Anna Grigson Assistant Digital Resources Librarian University of Westminster Cavendish Campus Library 115 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6UW [log in to unmask] ***************************************************** -----Original Message----- From: list for CILIP members working towards MCLIP status [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Wilson, James Sent: 04 December 2008 14:42 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: What experience is needed for a Library Assitant beginning charte rship? Hello, Wondering if anyone can help me with this? I have just recently registered for chartership. I have a professional qualification (Msc) in Information and Library studies, but I am currently in a non-professional post (Library Assistant). I am looking for advice from anyone else who is / has been in a similar position to me - i.e what sort of experience do I need to focus on in my PPDP and year of experience? my position does not cover the type of work that professional librarians would undertake as such, however my manager is willing to help me gain experience / training etc. I'd be glad to hear from anyone else who is in a similar position, and would be very grateful for any advice and suggestions. Thankyou, James Wilson Library Assistant Health Management Library Scottish Health Service Centre Crewe Road South Edinburgh EH4 2LF Library Reception: 0131 275 7760 [log in to unmask] Fax: 0131 315 2369 http://www.healthmanagementonline.co.uk [log in to unmask] Direct Linel: 0131 275 7761 For more information on the services and resources available at the Health Management Library please visit the website at www.healthmanagementonline.co.uk _________________________________________________________________ NHS National Services Scotland Disclaimer The information contained in this message may be confidential or legally privileged and is intended for the addressee only. If you have received this message in error or there are any problems please notify the originator immediately. The unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this message is strictly forbidden. _________________________________________________________________ -- The University of Westminster is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. Registration number: 977818 England. Registered Office: 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2UW, UK.