Throughout your career there will be times when you need support, information and advice. You could be in education, job seeking, returning to work, thinking of a second career or currently unemployed.
The Careers Gateway is your route to information on:
Why choose a library and information career?
The library and information professionals role is wide and varied including a growth in digital information managment
Starting a library and information career
Find out what a library and information professional does and if it is the career for you.
Careers advice
Career coaching gives you the chance to talk and be listened to by a skilled and impartial professional.
Qualifications and training
Gain qualifications that are highly regarded and internationally recognised or attend training that is stamped with the Seal of Recognition.
Joining CILIP
CILIP membership is your gateway to career development, networking and participation in the library and information profession.
Help finding a job
Support and help if you are looking for your first library and information job, thinking about a career change or looking for a new job.
Support at work
CILIP is your one-stop-shop for practical support and professional networking during your entire working life.
If you are interested in finding out about library and information careers we can guide you to the information available to ensure you make the right choices.
If you are already part of the library and information world as a student, recent graduate, library and information worker, a career changer, Chartered Member or Fellow there will be times when you need informed guidance.