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ASLIB TRAINING: CAREERS INFORMATION

Educational Requirements

In the past many people obtained their knowledge through experience alone. Today there is some debate within the library and information sector as to whether professionals should be qualified or not. It is a difficult question to advise on and people may be better erring on the side of caution and getting qualified.

In this case a BA/BSc or MA/MSc should be the qualifications of choice as these are recognised as professional; Diploma courses may cover many of the important skills, as will City & Guilds and SVQs, but these courses are not professionally recognised.

Those considering moving careers from another sector may find that their experience and transferable skills are sufficient to land them a job within the industry.

Positions involving manipulation of computerised information may require a qualification in computer science. Indexing or database production may require relevant qualifications to that area.

Enrolment on a degree or diploma course will be subject to the entry requirements of the individual institution. Generally they will call for a good general education to at least GCSE or better to A-Level. IT skills (or even a basic qualification) are becoming a must.

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