Continuing professional development : (Record no. 13455)

MARC details
ISBN
International Standard Book Number 9781843340812
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Call number 020.23 BR CO
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL AUTHOR
Authors Brine, Alan,
Dates 1967-
TITLE STATEMENT
Title Continuing professional development :
Subtitle a guide for information professionals /
Statement of responsibility, etc. Alan Brine.
PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication Oxford :
Publisher Chandos,
Date c2005.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xi, 179 p ;
Size 23 cm. :
Other Details ill. ;.
GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUMMARY
Summary Summary: This book helps information professionals in their continuing professional development (CPD). The book shows them how to examine their own skills and plan their develoment over a period of time. It also helps them to focus on their career path and begin the acquisition of skills necessary for the route they wish to follow in information work. The book is set against the background of CPD being an essential part of the modern information professional's career planning. Employers are certain to be able to choose between a number of quaified personnel for every available post. Those individuals that have a proven track record of skills development in both their personal and professional skills are more employable. Key Features: 7Focuses on analysing skills and planning skills acquistion 7Helps the development of a portfolio for recording skills 7Shows how to create or find programmes for development 7Shows how to plot a path for a successful career The Author: The author is Library Systems and IT Manager at De Montfort University. Readership: Those both new to the information profession and those looking to develop their skills for the future. Will also guide employers in aspects of good practice. Contents Introduction - the individual's view; the employer's view. Skills, strengths and weaknesses - audit; analysis; training needs. Building a portfolio - recording; planning; reflection; sample recording mechanisms. Sources for development - the professional literature; tours and visits; professional bodies; specialist groups; workplace programmes; induction; staff development courses; formal qualifications; distance learning; research. Support - networks; professional bodies; mentoring; financial implications. Career planning - expanding your skills and your role.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading Information science
General Vocational guidance.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading Career development.
ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
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Public note Location Map
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-- 39556
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
-- 39552
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
-- 1284
Holdings
Date last seen Full call number Barcode Cost, replacement price Price effective from Koha item type Lost status Source of classification or shelving scheme Damaged status Not for loan Withdrawn status Permanent location Current location Shelving location Date acquired Source of acquisition
26/01/2017 020.23 BR CO T0036059 37.05 26/01/2017 REGULAR   Dewey Decimal Classification       University of Wollongong in Dubai University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 21/04/2009 AMAUK