Information professionals, CPD and transferable skills

Abstract

Argues that the workplace of today is in a state of perpetual change and that individuals across the professions are faced with economic cutbacks, managerial reorganization and staff downsizing. In order to cope with/adapt to these changes, professionals have been forced to consider the issue of continuing professional development (CPD). Reports on a questionnaire survey sent out UK‐wide to 175 information professionals in the health and energy/oil sectors. The survey was designed to gain a flavour of these professionals’ attitudes to CPD and to identify their transferable skills. Addresses the problems of a changing workplace, the difficulties attached to career progression for information professionals and the growing need for CPD.

Citation

Farmer, J. and Campbell, F. (1997), "Information professionals, CPD and transferable skills", Library Management, Vol. 18 No. 3, pp. 129-134. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710166446