Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professional
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- Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
- Nations
- United Kingdom
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Regulatory or professional bodies
Chartered body
- Regulatory authority
- Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
- Address
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c/o British Library
Room 150
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB - Email address
- membership@cilip.org.uk
- Website
- https://www.cilip.org.uk
- Phone number
- +44 (0)20 4513 2831
Regulation
Regulation summary
CILIP is the UK’s library and information association. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector.
We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession.
We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services, and by being a charity to act in the public good.
Our mission is to put library and information skills and professional values at the heart of an equal, democratic and prosperous society.
Our governing body is the CILIP Board. The Board is the decision making body that governs the work of the organisation and sets its priorities. There are 12 Board Members elected by the members and up to three other people can also be co-opted. The co-opted Board Members must be CILIP members.
The Presidential Team works alongside the board, supporting and promoting the work of CILIP to make sure the organisation is well governed.
Our unique Royal Charter describes our purpose and Byelaws detail the rules under which we operate. Every member signs up to our ethical principles and code of professional conduct.
Regulation type
Reserved activities
None - restrictions apply to use of title only
Protected titles
The post nominals ACLIP, MCLIP, and FCLIP can only be used by members who have successfully completed the CILIP professional registration process
- More about regulated activities and titles
- https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/ProfessionalRegistration
Qualifications and experience
New professionals
- Routes to qualification
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A formal qualification isn’t essential to start your career, but formal qualifications show employers that you’re serious about a career in the profession, enhance your employability and provide a solid introduction to areas of work that you could move into later in your career. If you’ve decided to take this route you’ll want to know you’re getting the best.
Accredited qualifications include:
Undergraduate and post graduate courses from certain universities. More information is available on the CILIP websiteProfessional Registration
In an increasingly competitive world it is essential to stand out. Recognised by employers in all sectors and internationally, Professional Registration demonstrates your abilities, knowledge and experience. There are three levels to suit every stage of your career - Certification, Chartership and Fellowship. With support from a mentor our portfolio-based approach provides a flexible approach to suit your life.Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships at level 3 is available, and level 7 in Library, information, knowledge and archives is in development. - More about qualification
- https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/Careershub
Professionals from outside the UK
- Recognition for professionals outside the UK
- Some - qualifications from some countries may be recognised, but professionals from other countries will have to re-qualify
- Summary of routes
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CILIP holds reciprocal recognition agreements with some international Library Associations. CILIP also accredits some international Library Qualifications
- More about recognition for professionals outside the UK
- https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/InternationalAcademicQualifications
Registration
- Registration requirements
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Membership secures registration on the CILIP Register of Practitioners
- More about registration
- https://www.cilip.org.uk/search/custom.asp?id=4770
Legislation
- Title of relevant act or charter
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Chartered Institute of Library and information professionals