**Apologies for cross-posting**
The Library and Information Commission has recently published two
reports.
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Friends of libraries
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by Capital Planning Information Ltd
ix,56,xxxip
LIC research report 5
ISBN 1898869545
This report describes and assesses the current position of Friends of
Libraries groups in the United Kingdom in the public library, academic
and national sectors. It compares the UK situation with overseas
experience in the USA, Canada and Australia. The report provides
guidelines on best practice for establishing groups and those
considering setting them up.
It examines and supports the case for a national federation or support
group and makes recommendations directed to the main stakeholders
including library users.
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INSIST: the impact of NVQs in information and library services on
staff induction and staff training
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by Sandra Parker, Catherine Hare, Pat Gannon-Leary
166p
LIC research report 6
ISBN 1902394070
This report presents the findings of the INSIST project which took
place between May 1998 and April 1999. The objective of the project was
to ascertain to what extent the introduction of ILS NVQs had impacted
on staff training and development in the library and information
sector. The research objectives were to investigate the development of
the occupational standards and NVQs across the sector; measure the
impact of their implementation; investigate the opportunities they
provide for co-operative training and their effects on the career
opportunities of the candidates; and to consider the operational models
and effectiveness of existing NVQ assessment centres. Conclusions have
indicated that the infant qualifications will have a strong future. The
flexible, structured and recognised training that they provide have
been needed and valued by both staff and managers. There are still some
problems however, and the qualifications will need continuous
monitoring to ensure that these are addressed.
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Simon Matty
Information Officer
Library and Information Commission
19-29 Woburn Place
London WC1H 0LU
tel: 0171 273 8733
fax: 0171 273 8701
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