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Blogs
Thing 10 – Graduate Traineeships, Masters Degrees, Chartership, Accreditation (23 Things)
23 Things’ blog post focusing on vocational traineeships in library work [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
Researcher’s Corner: Comparative Employability of ALA and CILIP Accredited Degrees (Hiring Librarians)
Research project comparing UK and US library qualifications [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
3 quick tips for CILIP revalidation
Having recently gone through the process of revalidating my Chartership, I thought I’d share three tips, things that worked well for me or that I will be doing differently in future and that might just help you. [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
Revalidation, or an information professional’s CPD is never done
Explanation of revalidation process by Emily Hopkins [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
Revalidation: a work in progress
Explanation of revalidation process by Matt Holland [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
Future Library and Information Professionals (FLIP) Network
Are you an aspiring librarian? Are you currently a graduate trainee or paraprofessional considering an LIS degree? Are you wanting to become a professional in the information sector but not sure how to get started? If you said yes to any of these, then FLIP is the network for you. [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
Books
Ruddock, B (2012) The New Professional’s Toolkit, Facet Publishing << check your library >>
This practical toolkit will be your guide towards career success and fulfilment as you make your way in the information sector. [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
Reports
Revalidation in action (see p 23)
Report from Tracey Pratchett on her journey to CILIP revalidation [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
Social Media
Chartership Chat
Twitter hashtag used to discuss CILIP Chartership issues [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
Websites
Apolitical
The skills you need for the government jobs of tomorrow: 100 places to learn for free. From leadership and communication to data and digital, these courses and resources will get you where you need to go [Last checked: 09/01/2020]
CILIP Accredited Qualifications
A list of institutions providing courses accredited by CILIP and links to accredited and international qualifications [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
CILIP Graduate Traineeships
Information on graduate traineeships from CILIP [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
CILIP Apprenticeships
CILIP website focusing on apprenticeships in library work [Last checked: 25/09/2019]
Libraries Connected
A list of toolkits and e-learning resources for people who work in or with libraries. [Last checked: 09/01/2020]
Starting a Library and Information Career (CILIP)
Whatever your background, there is a role in the library, information and knowledge management community for you. Here is some advice on how to get started. [Last checked: 25/09/2019]