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Applications of ICT in Libraries

Applications of ICT in Libraries

Diploma and Advanced Diploma Courses

Applications of ICT in LibrariesApplications of ICT in Libraries

WELCOME

Ted HastingsLead Developer

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The qualificationsThe qualifications……

TitlesDiploma: Applications of ICT in LibrariesAdvanced Diploma: Applications of ICT in Libraries

LevelsDiploma: SCQF level 7 (HNC or 1st yr. degree)Adv. Dip: SCQF level 8 (HND or 2nd yr. degree)

People’s Network Legacy

A catalyst for modernising library services Increase in ICT skills among staffChange service prioritiesLearning organisationsMediating role of librarian and library staffEducation of users

Key BenefitsKey Benefits

Target candidates and organisations

Public library staff who’ve completed the PN training

New to the work-place

Staff from other sectors

Staff seeking to improve their promotion prospects

Staff using the qualification as evidence for part of the framework for professional qualifications

Key BenefitsKey Benefits

Benefits to employers

Workforce Development

Sector-specific award

Content supported by strategic agencies

Supports IIP and Charter Mark

Links to CILIP Framework for Qualifications

UK-wide relevance

Key BenefitsKey Benefits

Benefits to individualsIncreases employabilitySupports staff developmentAccredits People’s Network trainingValidates experiential learningGives qualification/s Provides academic creditsLinks to CILIP Framework for Qualifications

Diploma in Applications of ICT in Libraries

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of ICT

Unit 5

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development

Unit 4

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Supporting Client Learning

Unit 3

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Supporting Reader Development

Unit 2

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Locating Information on Behalf of Clients

Unit 1

SCQFLevel

CreditValue

Unit TitleUnitRef.

Candidates must complete all five Mandatory Units:

Advanced Diploma in Applications of ICT in LibrariesAdvanced Diploma in Applications of ICT in LibrariesCandidates must complete all six Mandatory Units plus one Optional Unit.

82Applications of ICT in Libraries: Integrative UnitUnit 8

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of the Internet

Unit 5

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development

Unit 4

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Supporting Client Learning

Unit 3

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Supporting Reader Development

Unit 2

71Applications of ICT in Libraries: Locating Information on Behalf of Clients

Unit 1

SCQFLevel

CreditValue

Unit TitleUnitRef.

Advanced Diploma in Applications of ICT in LibrariesAdvanced Diploma in Applications of ICT in Libraries

Optional Units

Candidates must choose one of the following optional units:

82Applications of ICT in Libraries: Carrying out the Educator Role

Unit 7

82Applications of ICT in Libraries: Carrying out the Net Navigator Role

Unit 6

SCQFLevel

CreditValue

Unit TitleUnitRef.

Delivery and SupportDelivery and Support

Delivering the qualification requires

An approved centre

Candidates

Assessor(s)

Internal moderator

External moderator (SQA)

Mentor(s)

Delivery and SupportDelivery and Support

Possible Delivery Models

An in-house training programme

A consortium of library authorities

A commercial training provider

A college

A college/training provider working in partnership with a number of local authorities

Delivery and SupportDelivery and Support

Support Available

Assessment exemplars (and sample solutions)

Web based top-up learning (www.ictl.org.uk)

Wiki

Yahoo groups

The Future The Future …… ChallengesChallenges

The ICTL qualifications were originally developed to meet the needs of the Public Library sector, but there has been strong interest shown from other sectors, eg: schools, colleges, universities, company libraries etc.

In the longer term there may also be interest from other related areas, eg: museums, archives etc.

Some of the units, eg: Reader Development are not well suited to delivery in other areas.

The Future The Future …… Possible ApproachesPossible Approaches

Revise existing units and learning materials to make them more generally applicable.

Revise Core/Options structure to reduce the number of core units and allow a wider range of options.

Produce new units or import existing units to meet the needs of other sectors.

The Future The Future …… ConsultationConsultation

Public consultation events will take place in September.

Probably one in Scotland and one in London, as qualifications are UK-wide.

Qualifications will be revised in line with findings from consultation.

CONTACT DETAILS

Please send all email enquiries to ICTL@sqa.org.uk

or

Angela Lees for Technical enquiries on (0141-242-2209) angela.lees@sqa.org.uk

Tony Hamilton for Administration enquiries on (0141-242-2364) tony.hamilton@sqa.org.uk