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The Future of CILIP Membership: Supporting Modern Workforce Skills for Modern Library, Information and Knowledge Professionals Luke Stevens-Burt Head of Member Services luke.stevens-burt@cilip.org.uk @LukeSB81. Evolution of Information. Image: antbear.de. Image: wordpress.com.
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The Future of CILIP Membership: Supporting Modern Workforce Skills for Modern Library, Information and Knowledge Professionals Luke Stevens-Burt Head of Member Services luke.stevens-burt@cilip.org.uk @LukeSB81
Evolution of Information Image: antbear.de Image: wordpress.com Image: looklex.com
Definition of google in English: verb [with object]Search for information about (someone or something) on the Internet using the search engine Google: on Sunday she googled an ex-boyfriend[no object]:I googled for a cheap hotel/flight deal Oxford English Dictionary Image: betabeat.com
‘Rather than the user in the life of the library, think about the library in the life of the user.’ (Wayne Weigand, 2011)
‘Attention will shift from the library to the librarian, the information professional is the library of the future’(Sage BL Summit 2012)
Professional Knowledge and Skills Base • New method for accrediting Academic and Vocational Qualifications • More accessible scheme for Certification, Chartership, and Fellowship • New and free method for revalidation
Professional expertise Excellent communicators and advocates People who can talk their language Project and Change managers / Leaders Solutions not problems Passion and Energy
“I don’t understand why we are not ruling the world! Information overload and WE have the knowledge and skills to order all that knowledge.”
Specific ideas to increase support • Further integration of the PKSB with the career pathway • Developing a blended learning CPD programme • Member/volunteer recognition • Raise status of senior members • Consider an enhanced affinity scheme • An effective engagement programme
Leveraging the PKSB/CPD/Career Path Support Support Support Support PKSB PKSB PKSB PKSB CPD CPD CPD CPD Early stages Intermediary Stages Expert Stages Retired
So what is your role in all this and how can we work together?
Speak with your regional committee Get involved Member survey Upcoming focus groups