My Revalidation
Liz Barnard (@LizBarnard7) is studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Services Management at the University of Sheffield, whilst working as an Office Administrator at Hodder Education.
After taking voluntary redundancy from a library post and then embarking on a LIS postgraduate course, Liz found that revalidation has given her encouragement for her professional future.
IF you had told me 12 months ago that I would be sharing my journey to revalidation with Information Professional readers, I probably would have said you’ve got the wrong person! Since then, my self-confidence and motivation to pursue my career have grown exponentially. Last summer, I was so pleased to have finally submit- ted my portfolio for assessment for Certification after procrastinating over it for the previous two years, but the feeling was bittersweet, as it coincided with me taking the difficult decision to take voluntary redundan- cy. Decisions that create big changes are often the most difficult. This was especially hard as I felt I had finally found a career I really loved – working in libraries is what I wanted to do.
Little did I know it would be best decision I’ve ever made. The following autumn, I started a distance learn- ing postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield in Library and Information Services Management. Studying and working part time, whilst caring for a young family (a full-time job itself) has been challenging but extremely rewarding.
I’ve learnt so much already which I can use directly in my professional practice and I still have another year to go. I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed studying so much and it’s encouraged me to start exploring different information sectors and think about what kind of roles I want to apply for when I graduate.
Revalidation was important to me as I’m currently work- ing as an office administrator at a publishing company, so I wanted to ensure I kept my knowledge up-to-date and to show commitment to the sector. I found the process very positive, completing my CPD log gave me the opportunity to reflect on what I’ve learnt this year and set my future goals. I plan to work towards Chartership as soon as I’m in suitable employment.
I think like many new professionals I suffer a little from imposter syndrome, so receiving positive feedback from the revalidation assessors was really encouraging. I’m at the start of my journey as an information professional and I’m excited by what the future holds. Professional registration has played an important role in my career and will continue to do so in the future.
Members of CILIP elected to the register as Fellows (FCLIP), Chartered Members (MCLIP), or awarded Certification (ACLIP) or Revalidation
Fellowship
Elizabeth Hutchinson Joanne Saxby Nicola Walsh
Chartership Marie S. Barwick Mary Davies Suzy Fisher
James H. Griffith Venessa Faye Harris Anne Lawrence Karen Mackay Rebecca Scott Samantha Sergeant Cathie Strover Matthew Wells
30 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL Sharron Wilson
Certification Laura Alboni
Fellowship Revalidation Fiona Hughes Vivien Robertson
Chartership Revalidation Julia Barclay Cheryl Barwell Diane Bell Sarah Brain David Byrne Emma Cass Zelda Chatten
Katrina Clifford Michael Cook Jolene Cushion Elizabeth Cutler Sarah d’Ardenne Elen Davies Susan Durkan Paula Elliott Rachel Fell Chloe French Anne-Lise Harding Emily Jacques Karen Johnston Sarah Kevill Anne Marie Lee Victoria Oakwell Andrea Packwood
Sarah Pritchard Tracey Reeves Carolin Schneider Justine Sissons Yvonne Stubbington Katherine Turner Elisabeth Wallace Helen Williams
Certification Revalidation Liz Barnard
Jennifer Manders
September 2018
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