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Skilling members for the future

Initiative 3

Initiative	Outputs	Outcomes	Measures of success	Links
3. Promote library and information services as a career (Object 3) ** 3.1 focus on new information professionals, new jobs and new employment opportunities 3.2 involve the New Graduates Group and New Generation Policy Advisory Group in promotional programs 3.3 work in partnership with LIS schools and employers to market LIS careers in school and tertiary sectors	Promotional resources, both print and online Involvement in events promoting library and information services as a career	A higher community profile for the sector and the profession as a career High quality candidates are attracted to training and working in the sector	Targeted promotional events and programs contributed to across ALIA Distribution of promotional information Number of inquiries to ALIA about careers in LIS Increased contact with careers advisers and employment agencies	Initiative 2 Initiative 4
(** indicates the highest priority initiatives)

Initiative 4

Initiative	Outputs	Outcomes	Measures of success	Links
4. Deliver career-long education for the profession working collaboratively with educators, employers and practitioners (Object 3) 4.1 develop a co-ordinated national professional development (PD) program linked to group PD activities 4.2 further develop mentoring programs 4.3 engage institutional members in the development of PD services 4.4 promote the ALIA PD Scheme 4.5 Implement mechanisms for dialogue and co-operation between educators, employers and practitioners	A program based on ALIA's education framework facilitates dialogue and co-operation between educators, employers and practitioners ALIA's education statements revised and linked to the education framework The co-ordinated CPD program is developed and implemented Workshops covering key practice areas, such as acquisition of online resources Programs and workshops are delivered in regions in response to demand A range of mentoring programs is in place, appropriate to different needs across all states and territories and accessible for members in regional and remote areas	Opportunities for members to pursue structured career-long learning Improved practice that benefits employers and the sector The standard of formal education for practice is maintained and enhanced The professional knowledge and skills that are needed are identified and promoted	Acceptance of ALIA's career-long education framework by educators and employers (through feedback from employers and members) Co-ordinated PD program offered by the end of 2005 Success of workshops delivered under the co-ordinated PD program Growth in members' participation in mentoring programs 10% of Associate and Library Technician members registered for the PD Scheme by December 2006 At least one activity or event held for educators and employers by December 2005	Initiative 3 Initiative 5 Initiative 10
(** indicates the highest priority initiatives)