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Qualifications and professional development

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Framework of Qualifications

Body of Professional Knowledge

Qualifications for library assistants

Courses in library and information studies currently accredited by CILIP

Financial assistance for study

Qualifications from overseas

Graduate Training Opportunities

Credit Transfer for CILIP Awards

Encompass - positive action trainee scheme

Seal of Recognition

Framework of Qualifications and Accreditation

The Framework comprises Chartership, Certification, Fellowship, Revalidation, mentor scheme and provides the accreditation instrument used to evaluate library and information courses. You can also find information for employers.

Framework of Qualifications and Accreditation Review

CILIP is undertaking a review of the processes of making its awards and accrediting library and information courses. Click here to find out more and to express your views.

Seal of Recognition

CILIP awards its Seal of Recognition to providers of Continuing Professional Development activities for the library and information community.

Section highlights

Chartered membership

Certification Scheme

Mentor scheme and list of mentors

The Chartered membership handbook is available to download.

There is a Certification Scheme for Affiliated Members.

CILIP provides a Mentor Scheme for members using the Framework.

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