This downloadable interactive PDF provides access to the full content of the PKSB for individual use and includes an assessment schema. This interactive PDF allows you to self-assess your skills and knowledge and record comments. Also available in Welsh. Individual terms and conditions of use apply.

The CILIP Professional Knowledge and Skills Base is the sector skills standard for the information, knowledge, library and data profession. It has been developed in consultation with employers, practitioners, sector experts and learning providers. It is recognised as the foundation of learning and skills development for the profession and often referred to as the “PKSB” by the community.

The PKSB outlines the broad spectrum of knowledge and skills required across the profession. It can be used in a number of ways by individuals and organisations to develop skills for success.

The Professional Knowledge and Skills Base can be used in a number of ways:

• It outlines the broad spectrum of knowledge and skills that are required across the profession.
• It can be used as a self-assessment tool for you to think about your personal and professional development.
• It can be used to demonstrate your unique skill set to employers.
• It is a framework which can be used for skills analysis, staff training and development plans and to develop ideas for training courses and Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
• It will be used as part of CILIP’s Framework of Qualifications and will be used to assess which academic and vocational qualifications are directly relevant to the profession.