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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
Ceri Powell (LAIS, FdA & BA Hons)
Ian Rennie (ICTL, FdA & BA Hons)
