...Marigold Cleeve Identifies some of the strategic planning implications of introducing an NVQ programme into an academic library Questions what the Fielden Report really means in the comments on NVQ qualifications. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Continuing professional development Librarians...

...Ian M. Johnson British employers have welcomed the development of National Vocational Qualifications and Scottish Vocational Qualifications. Aims to examine the implications of S/NVQs for the university schools of librarianship and information studies. Also discusses post‐qualification training...

...Colin T. Harrison Looks at the development of the competence movement and its progression into the concept of vocational qualifications in the library and information sector. The chief thrust is to look at the place of the vocational qualification in terms of the professional and paraprofessional...

... in areas where currently no qualifications exist, and which give due recognition to quality of task performed, can be seen as positive. But, the underlying issue here is the underpinning knowledge and understanding required in the LIS profession. I believe that individuals who have an understanding...

...Katy Hughes A brief account of a DMS course developed for the London Borough of Newham. Describes the content and identifies the advantages and disadvantages of each programme. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Career development DMS Librarians Management development Qualifications Local...

...Jennifer Rowley; Don Farmer Explores, in the form of an interview, the Diploma in Management Studies(DMS) as a vehicle for management development. Identifies the role of the DMS as a first professional qualification, and discusses the benefits of pursuing a DMS in terms of self‐development...

...Penny Simmonds Describes the qualification of the Certificate in Training and Development and evaluates why this proved beneficial to the professional development of the author. One of the influential elements is the fact that the course followed is based in London and primarily linked theory...