The role of professional body accreditation in library and information science education in the UK

Enser, Peter G.B. (2002) The role of professional body accreditation in library and information science education in the UK Libri, 52 (4). pp. 214-219. ISSN 0024-2667

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Abstract

This paper first describes the accreditation instrument currently used by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), then considers some aspects of the future relationship between this professional body and Library and Information Science (LIS) education and training in the UK. A convergence of interests between CILIP and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education is discussed, notably with reference to subject benchmarking and the need to expand the traditional boundaries of LIS in order to encompass the interests of the archives, records management and museum communities. The paper also considers the impact on the information profession of certain aspects of Government policy in Higher Education, including lifelong learning and the expansion in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The paper concludes with reference to a scoping exercise to be undertaken by CILIP in order to redefine professional territory and establish a new accreditation instrument.

Item Type:Journal article
Additional Information:© Saur 2002
Subjects:P000 Mass Communications and Documentation > P100 Information Services > P120 Librarianship
Faculties:Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics > Visual Image Retrieval
ID Code:1063
Deposited By:editor cmis
Deposited On:08 May 2007
Last Modified:29 Nov 2013 14:48

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