Professional Career Progression Framework
SWLLN has produced a useful framework document which shows what qualifications, at different levels, can be gained in Cultural Services in the SW . http://www.swlln.ac.uk/content/docs/1308-swlln-progression-framework-demonstrator-for-cultural-services-apr09.doc
Cultural Services Career Guide
SWLLN have also produced a very useful careers guide, see: http://www.swlln.ac.uk/welcome-to-swlln/publications/1128-higher-education-opportunities-in-the-south-west-libraries.htm
Foundation Degrees
Two foundation degrees with library modules, can be taken in Bournemouth and Truro from Autumn 2009. Further details can be seen here:
Bournemouth and Poole College
http://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/?cid=23581
Truro College
http://www.trurocollege.ac.uk/page.php?pageID=1135
NVQ's and Progression Awards
NVQ's Level 2 and 3 in Library and Information can be taken at City of Bristol College http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/coursefinder/SearchResults.aspx?Subject=library&x=92&y=4
Bridgwater College will be offering NVQ Level 3 from Jan 2010
For further details see the Leaflet, "Progress Your Library Career"
