Masters Degrees, Chartership, Accreditation and Certification - I am aware of the Post-graduate library qualifications which are usually a pre-requisite for a librarian in an academic library. Chartership is one way for a professional librarian to develop their knowledge whilst working. It is important for professional and non-professionals to continually develop their knowledge which makes us more employable.
I am a non professional who has worked in the college library for over 20 years. I must say that the library has changed an awful lot, but so has education. The role I have has changed dramatically. When I started all those years ago as an evening member of staff and then as a part-time member of staff my job was priimarily issuing, returning books shelving etc. The role I play now is more of a learning resources assistant. We have to keep up with the technologies required that learners need to complete their studies.
I may look again at registering with CILIP in order to improve my own personal development and actually get some certification for what I actually do.
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