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Fellowship of the Library Association Margaret E S Forrest. Fellowship of the Library Association. Professional value of Fellowship Regulations Criteria for assessment Form of application Presentation Assessment Award of Fellowship Benefits of Fellowship.
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Fellowship of the Library Association • Professional value of Fellowship • Regulations • Criteria for assessment • Form of application • Presentation • Assessment • Award of Fellowship • Benefits of Fellowship
Professional Value of Fellowship • “The award of Fellowship indicates that a member has demonstrated the ability to perform at a high level of professionalism, and has made a measurable contribution to the profession.” • “Attainment of Fellowship indicates professional recognition of the fulfilment of the potential perceived at the time of the award of Associateship”
Regulations • applicants must be members of the LA • normal requirement 5 years as ALA • holders of overseas or equivalent UK qualifications may be eligible to apply
Criteria for Assessment • ability of candidate to carry out demanding tasks and handle complex professional issues • contribution made by the candidate to the whole or part of the profession
Form of Application • research in the form of a thesis or dissertation • published material in any format • evidence of practical professional achievement of any kind • accounts of professional work with supporting evidence • other relevant evidence
Presentation • 500 word Statement stating grounds for application - compulsory - 3 copies • curriculum vitae - compulsory - 3 copies • statements of support from Fellows • appropriate evidence to substantiate the application
Assessment • assessment by Registration Board • initial assessment by pair of Board members including one Fellow • final assessment by whole Board at meeting
Award of Fellowship • certificates signed individually • Fellowship Presentation Ceremony takes place as part of Members’ Day
Benefits of Fellowship • highest professional qualification awarded by the LA • quality assurance to employers and users of LIS • personal sense of achievement
Further Information • Library Association website: http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/careers/help.html • margaret.forrest@hebs.scot.nhs.uk