Dr Andrew Eynon

Library & Learning Technology Manager

Ceri Powell

Deputy Library Manager

Background Largest College in Wales

Delivering Library & Information Studies (LIS) courses for over 15 years

Able to deliver LIS curriculum across Wales and beyond

Libraries, Archives & Information Services (LAIS)

Based on current Qualification Standards

Replace NVQs

Delivered in the workplace using e-portfolio

Online support available

Grants available from MALD for candidates (and to train assessors)

Modern apprenticeship route available (fully funded by Welsh Government)

LAIS Certificate (Level 2) Designed as a starting point for new staff

Contains 8 mandatory units

Topics include:

- Understanding the LAIS organisation & environment

- Helping users to access information

- Using digital resources

- Locating and protecting information/material

LAIS Diploma (Level 3) Contains:

- 4 mandatory units

- range of optional units

(including specialist units)

Offers easier progression from

level 2

Spiky qualification

Level 4 units available (but NO whole award at level 4)

Modern Apprenticeship LAIS Levels 2 & 3

Essential skills

Employer Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) handbook

ESDGC booklet

Don’t have to be in an apprentice role or new in post

Fully funded by Welsh Government

PDA in Applications of ICT in Libraries

Two Qualifications: Levels 4 & 5

Developed in Scotland – awarded by SQA

Library specific ICT qualification

MALD grants available

Distance learning -use of ICTL wiki and Moodle

Face to face sessions delivered by webinar across Wales

Credits can be used towards Foundation Degree or other HE qualifications

Applications of ICT in Libraries Level 7

SQCF level 7 (level 4 - HNC units)

Three Mandatory Units:

Enquiry work

ICT in professional practice

Safe and legal use of ICT

One optional Unit:

Digital Culture: Online Communication

or

Reader Development

Applications of ICT in Libraries Level 8

SQCF level 8 (level 5 – HND units)

Two Mandatory Units:

Reflective Practice

Digital Culture:

Online Collaboration

One Optional Unit:

Complex searching or

Teaching in a library context

Foundation Degree in Library & Information Management Undergraduate qualification (equivalent to old HNDs)

Studied part-time day release over two years (for students already holding ICTL Levels 7 & 8)

Taught sessions delivered via webinars across Wales

Support material available online via Moodle

Includes workbased modules

CILIP accredited

MALD grants available

FdA Modules year 1

Research & Study Skills

Information Sources

Information Society

Employability Based Learning 1

Marketing and Advocacy

FdA Modules year 2

Research Methods & Study Skills

Collection Management

Knowledge Organisation

Employability Based learning 2

Organisational Culture & Behaviour

BA (Hons) Library & Information Management

Full degree qualification

Studied part-time over two years (for students already holding FdA)

Day release in year 1 (year 2 dissertation)

Taught sessions delivered via webinars across Wales

Support material available online via Moodle

MALD grants available

ModulesYear 1

Comparative Library & Information Management

Digital Information Management & Governance

User Experience in Libraries & Information Services

Digital Literacy

Year 2

Dissertation

Higher Apprenticeship Cultural Heritage Management

New workbased qualification

Infill on FdA collection management module

Free to higher apprentices

Working in a museum, archive or library

Agored Level 4 Certificate in Cultural Heritage Management

Agored Level 5 Certificate in Professional Collections Management

Further Information

Andrew Eynon

a.eynon@gllm.ac.uk or

Ceri Powell (LAIS, FdA & BA Hons)

c.powell@gllm.ac.uk

Ian Rennie (ICTL, FdA & BA Hons)

i.rennie@gllm.ac.uk