Libraries, archives and information services standards and qualifications
Libraries, archives and information services standards
Lifelong Learning UK has developed a set of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for libraries, archives and record management.
These standards were sent for approval to the UK Co-ordinating Group of the Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA), as the approving body, in November 2007 and approval was received on 24 April 2008.
The standards will be available on the LLUK website shortly.
Libraries, archives and information services qualifications
A range of vocational qualifications are available for staff working in libraries, archives and information services. These represent alternative progression routes into higher education for people taking the work based route to career development.
Current libraries, archives and information services qualifications include the following:
- the National Vocational Qualification in Information and Library Services (7372)
- the City and Guilds Progression Award in Library and Information Services L3 (7371).
For information on assessment centres offering the NVQ or City and Guilds Progression Award, please click on the appropriate link.
If you would like any further information about the standards and qualifactions available for libraries, archives and information services, please email Michelle Chu.
