What skills would you need?
- Developed specialised subject knowledge.
- Training library users.
- Uses appropriate information technology to select, organize and find material.
- Produce alerting services.
- Team working.
- Effective communication.
- Customer Service skills.
Where are you likely to work?
Library and information professionals work in a variety of sectors. They include:
Education and Training
School leavers can become library assistants with GCSEs or A-levels and start work in a library.
If you have been working in a library for two years and are an affiliated member of CILIP you can continue your personal development to gain certification. The certification scheme is also available to workers moving from other careers.
There are two routes for graduates to obtain professional qualifications. Thorough an honours degree accredited by CILIP, or a degree in any subject followed by a postgraduate award.
Courses can be studied part-time or by distance learning.
As well as having a degree, you will need a year’s work experience in a library or information service. Graduate training opportunities are available.
CILIP is committed to the development, maintenance and promotion of the highest levels of professional practice. Chartered Membership is recognition of the highest standards of professional practice and a commitment to undertake continuing professional development.
Pay
CILIP publishes regular salary guides in a variety of sectors.