CILIP’s Framework of Qualifications Marion Huckle Head Qualifications and Professional Development CDG Scottish Division: CILIPS Conference Branch and Group Day 9 th June 2004

Elements of CILIP’s new Qualifications Framework Implementation in April 2005 –Regulations to Council July 2004 –Handbooks Autumn 2004 Matrix of pathways New Knowledge Base Recognition of all levels of achievement –Certification –New Chartership regulations –Revalidation Scheme –Fellowship Diversity Mentoring

Professional Knowledge Base Not prescriptive – mapping tool –LIS courses –Individual CPD (within and outwith LIS) Generic and core areas Overlap with other disciplines Draft to Council July 2004

Draft Professional Knowledge Base Core areas (unique knowledge and skills) –Knowledge Management –Collection management –Information Services –Information resource functions –Metadata construction Generic (transferable) –ICT skills –Interpersonal skills –Managerial skills & knowledge Ethical, legal and policy issues

Certification Scheme 1 Recognition of achievement Portfolio submission/Template Category 1Applications from members with more than 5 years experience Category 2Applications from new members Registration of interest from October 2004 Initial assessment at local/regional level with effective quality control mechanisms

Certification Scheme 2 Additional postnominals Progression route to Chartered Membership Development of an authority file/database of qualifications and activities (certificated/non- certificated) Mentor scheme Online applications

Consultation update 1 “Affiliated members are pleased with the proposal and that as a membership we can take the opportunity offered us to show how we can develop our skills from the future” 89% of responses indicated support for the Certification Scheme

Chartership ‘Gold standard’ Contributions from stakeholders and partners Portfolio applications Accessible and appropriate for members worldwide Mentor scheme Criteria based assessment New Handbook Autumn 2004

Revalidation Scheme Voluntary Based on best practice Wide range of activities: portfolio application Period of revalidation 3 years Benefits for individuals and employers Reflective practitioner Initial assessment at local/regional level with effective quality control mechanisms

Consultation update 2 Are you broadly in agreement with the proposed operation of the (revalidation) scheme? Yes83% No17% “Group members were fully in agreement regarding the need for continuous professional development. There was support for the role of the proposed revalidation framework in reinforcing this principle” “We recognise the reason for introducing revalidation as a voluntary scheme but believe that if we wish to have our profession viewed as on a par with other professions, then ultimately revalidation should become compulsory”

Consultation Update 3 Group, Branch & Home Nations consultation issues: ACLIP important for recruitment Need to sell to employers Workload and capacity for ‘assessment’: certification and ‘ACLIP’ Streamlined administrative processes and procedures Training and support Branches will have a central role: should encourage involvement and offer benefit

Fellowship Council has endorsed the need for a rigorous but hospitable pathway to the highest level of professional qualification Maintain existing pathway Introduce a new eligibility for those who successfully complete two cycles of revalidation

Diversity The Qualifications Framework must also encourage people from under represented groups within the UK community to be attracted to, and compete for, posts within the broad LIS sector, an area where they are currently under-represented (CILIP Corporate Plan 2002 – 2005). The Equal Opportunities and Diversity Panel has concluded that mentoring should be the vehicle for encouraging recruitment from the wider community

Important features of the Framework (1) More use of regional/home nation assessors and other experienced regionally based networks –Training scheme late Autumn Much greater use of the web site: empowering members Recognition of work-based learning and other activities - Database

Important features of the Framework (2) Evidence-based practice (work provides the evidence) Mentoring scheme –Training scheme - Autumn Leadership and workforce development programmes within and outwith LIS - e.g. MLA, HE Partnerships / Collaboration

What next? (1) Regulations– July 04 Draft handbooks – June 04 onwards Call for mentors and assessors – early Autumn 04 Register of interest from Affiliated Members -open for business October 1 st 04 Regional/Home Nations Roadshows – Winter 04 Expand liaison officer networks Winter/Spring 04/05

What next? (2) Training for mentors and assessors – Autumn/Spring 04/05 Testing administrative procedures Winter/Spring ‘05 All on the web and in Gazette & Update

Over to you … How will you get involved? Sit on the bank Dip your toe in the water Plunge right in