Lifelong learning of librarians learning outcomes and flexibility

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Lifelong learning of librarians learning
outcomes and flexibility The value and
importance of Lifelong Learning to the Library
and Information Profession Marion Huckle, Head,
Qualifications and Professional Development,
CILIP Zagreb, 18th December 2008
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Lifelong learning and CPD Lifelong learning is
the process by which we keep up to date.
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Lifelong learning and Libraries and
Information LIS professionals have to keep their
knowledge, skills and understanding up to date in
order to meet the information needs of society
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Qualifications

• Bachelor and Masters level degrees from UK
  universities
• Academic qualifications from outside the UK
• Approved short courses

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What counts as CPD?

• Some examples of CPD
• Attending and organising training courses
• Work experience including work shadowing
• Reading
• Conference attendance
• Mentoring
• Visits
• Meetings

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CILIP and CPD

• Portfolios of evidence underpin ACLIP, MCLIP, CPD
  and FCLIP and members benefit from
• Reflection
• Support
• Progression
• Reward
• www.cilip.org.uk

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professional institute
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