TY  - JOUR
AB  - The arrival of continuing professional development (CPD) in the public
consciousness of librarianship is a relatively new phenomenon, spurred
on by rapid change in the information sector, “technological push”,
obsolescence of initial professional qualifications and societal
changes. Outlines the benefits of CPD and comments on the Library
Association′s new initiative in the CPD arena. Examines some basic
problems in CPD planning and provision, notably the terminological
difficulty embedded in the concept of “professional” in the label
“CPD”. Addresses the controversial area of mandatory versus compulsory CPD
and the benefits or disadvantages involved, including the important
“equal opportunities” dimension.
VL  - 2
IS  - 3
SN  - 0968-0810
DO  - 10.1108/09680819410066958
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09680819410066958
AU  - Freeman Mike
PY  - 1994
Y1  - 1994/01/01
TI  - A Sense of Direction: : Librarianship and CPD
T2  - Librarian Career Development
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 26
EP  - 28
Y2  - 2024/09/24
ER  -