The impact of National Vocational Qualifications on library and information services

Gannon-Leary, Pat, Hare, Catherine, Parker, Sandra and Winkworth, Fay (1999) The impact of National Vocational Qualifications on library and information services. Library and Information Briefings, 86. pp. 2-1. ISSN 0954-1829

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Abstract

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) were introduced in the UK in the 1980s as part of a drive to improve the skills of the workforce. Within the Information and Library Services sector, S/NVQs are now widely accepted and have contributed to the broadening of access and policies of diversification in educational establishments at all levels. This Briefing traces the history and development of S/NVQs in the profession, outlines the benefits to both the organisation and the individual, and discusses some of the criticisms that remain.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: NVQs, Library staff
Subjects: P100 Information Services
Department: Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing
Depositing User: EPrint Services
Date Deposited: 11 May 2009 08:37
Last Modified: 17 Dec 2023 11:48
URI: https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/1823

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