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Category Archives: Workforce development
Bursaries for library staff in Wales available
As in previous years, library staff in Wales are able to apply for funding to undertake a range of qualifications and training/career development needs. The bursaries are available for qualifications from Level 2 upwards (i.e. from the Certificate in LAIS) … Continue reading
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Skills of the library workforce – future of sector skills
Some of you may be aware of things called National Occupational Standards* and sector skills councils. As this topic can get a bit confusing with lots of different names etc I’m going to try to keep it as simple as … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, CILIP, Consultations, Libraries, Training, UK, Workforce development
Tagged LSIS, national occupational standards, NOS, sector skills council
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New professional skills base launched by CILIP
The Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB) has just been launched by CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals), replacing their previous Body of Professional Knowledge. The new PKSB “aims to reflect the breadth of the library, information and … Continue reading
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Have a say in CILIP’s draft body of professional knowledge
Are you interested in what professional knowledge and skills are expected of new and current library staff? If so, you may want to take a look at the draft version of CILIP’s body of professional knowledge. They are consulting on … Continue reading
Bursaries to improve your library skills
As in previous years, CyMAL is providing a variety of grants to librarians in Wales to help improve the skills, qualifications and confidence of the library workforce in Wales. Workforce development is an important aspect of the Libraries Inspire strategy … Continue reading
Posted in CyMAL, Grants, Libraries Inspire, Uncategorized, Workforce development
Tagged Bursaries, librarians, qualifications, training, Wales
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Student placement in CyMAL – deadline 9th Dec
Are you a student or do you know any students who are looking for a year placement? There is currently a Welsh Government student work placement available at CyMAL, deadline Friday 9th December. General info about the placements says: “We offer … Continue reading
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Meeting the future library leaders
Last week I was invited to give a talk to a group of library Foundation Degree students who were on their final study school week of their course in the delightful setting of Gregynog Hall. The 12 students on the … Continue reading
Bursaries for staff development
CyMAL now has library workforce development grants open for 2011-2012. The purpose of the grants is to help improve the skills, qualifications and confidence of the library workforce in Wales. Bursaries are available for: Leadership Development MSc by Distance Learning Qualification … Continue reading
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