MLA London publishes in-depth skills survey of sector workforce

MLA London has published the most detailed survey to date of skills and knowledge among the museum, library and archive workforce in London.
The research was carried out to inform the future development of MLA London’s own workforce development programme, and to provide evidence for sector employers and strategic skills partners about current needs among the [...]

Library Education Taskforce report

http://wikis.ala.org/professionaltips/index.php/competencies
Library Education Taskforce reportA special Library Education Task Force has released a long-awaited statement on ALA Core Competences of Librarianship, The Task Force is seeking comments by July 31, 2008.

The statement is available at: http://wikis.ala.org/professionaltips/index.php/competencies <http://wikis.ala.org/professionaltips/index.php/competencies> .

Judy Walker
Education/Curriculum Materials Librarian
x7-2559      jwalker@uncc.edu

Library and Information Science:A Guide to Online Resources

http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/libsci/
This guide is intended for individuals without ready access to print resources and subscription databases in the field of library and information science. It compiles free, full-text resources available on the Web for use by librarians, library technicians, and students in the field. In addition, the Frequently Asked Questions page provides answers to a number [...]

NLA staff news

Tony Boston has accepted a position within the Bureau of Meteorology. The position will coordinate development of a national database of information about Australian water resources.
Pam Gatenby will transfer to the position of Assistant Director-General, Resource Sharing Division for three months from 3 March while recruitment action is taken to fill [...]