IFLA Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development: Principles and Best Practices (Second edition)

Abstract

The IFLA Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development: Principles and Best Practices have been prepared by the Section for Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section. This document, published in 2016, underscores the fact that the future of the LIS profession depends on ongoing learning and professional development. The specific roles and responsibilities of individuals and institutions are highlighted: * The learner * The employer * Professional associations and other bodies involved in library development * Library & Information Science degree-granting programmes * Training providers. The Guidelines are available as: * The full document in English and translated into other languages * The summary document in English and translated into other languages * Posters in English and translated into other other languages.