What are the benefits of the ALIA professional development (PD) scheme

The Association has facilitated opportunities where knowledge can be created, shared and disseminated to enable members to better understand the dynamic environment in which library and information professionals and their clients operate.

ALIA professional development (PD) scheme

The PD scheme provides the resources for you to:

map your personal lifelong plan ... complete ALIA's career development kit to get started;
keep up-to-date and strengthen your technical knowledge and skills.
formally record and demonstrate your commitment to professional development;
provide a widely-accepted and endorsed record of learning for you and your employer;
gain recognition within the profession:
- use the additional Certified Practitioner (CP) post-nominal,
- apply for a Certified Practitioner certificate,
- meet the criteria to become an Associate Fellow (AFALIA or AFALIATec).
remain adaptable - take advantage of the opportunities change always brings; and
improve your career opportunities.

Be prepared for your next career opportunity!

PD - who benefits?

You ... your employer, your clients and the profession

The ability to develop flexible and dynamic skills is vital in the information industry so you can take advantage of the opportunities change always brings.

Need more information?

Contact the ALIA PD officer (pd@alia.org.au.nospam), phone 02 6215 8258 or fax 02 282 2249

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