Different approaches: Common conclusions. The skills debate of the twenty-first century This paper was originally published inContinuing Professional Development – Preparing for New Roles in Libraries: A Voyage of Discovery, edited by Paul Genoni and Graham Walton (IFLA Publications 116, K. G. Saur, 2005) and is reproduced here with the kind permission of IFLA and K. G. Saur.

Abstract

This paper presents the findings and analysis of research undertaken in both the United Kingdom and Australia to identify the range of knowledge and skills required by library and information professionals to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. In the United Kingdom, the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals has developed a new qualifications framework and revised the body of professional knowledge for information professionals. In Australia, the research has focused on the two complementary and intertwined strands of discipline knowledge and generic capabilities. The issues that arise from the two projects are relevant to all sectors of the library and information profession, to stimulate discussion about possible strategies for workforce planning. Career-long learning has become an imperative for information professionals, with the research findings highlighting the importance of a collaborative approach to professional development, to involve the individual, the educators, the employers and the professional associations.

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