Revalidation Process cont.

Six Months out from when you revalidation is due (This information should be received by the office within 3 months of revalidation being due):
1. Write a brief self-assessment of your continuing professional development over the revalidation period, including any explanation for why any criteria might not have been met;
2. Print out Jorunal Cover Sheet and fill in. http://www.lianza.org.nz/resources/professional-registration/revalidation/journal-cover-sheet
3. Print out the Letter of verification, fill it in. http://www.lianza.org.nz/resources/professional-registration/revalidation/letter-verification
4. Get you manager to verify and sign that the revalidation journal is a true and correct record of you continuing professional development.
5. Forward your journal, together with:
the brief self-assessment of their continuing professional development over the period, including any explanation for why the criteria above might not have been met;
6. A signed statement that information recorded in the journal is true and correct, and
7. A signed statement (leter of verification) from the applicant’s employer (or another registered professional familiar with the applicant’s work and practice) verifying that the information recorded in the journal is to the best of their knowledge true and correct.

Put this all in a large envelope and post to:

The applicant should post the journal, cover sheet and signed letter of verification to the Administration Officer, Library and Information Professional Revalidation Board, c/- LIANZA, P.O. Box 12 212, Wellington.

At the same time, applicants who have maintained an electronic copy of the journal should submit this to the registration@lianza.org.nz

Structure of the Revaildation Journal & Key Elements

Read requirements first – give yourself an hour to check out the great info on the LIANZA website at:http://www.lianza.org.nz

Focus on 11 Body of Knowledge

The information environment, information policy and ethics
Generation, communication and use of information
Assessment of information needs and design of responsive services
The information transfer process
Organisation, retrieval, preservation and conservation of information
Research, analysis and interpretation of information
Application of ICTs to library and information products and services
Information resource management and KM
Management of information agencies
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of outcomes of information and library use
Awareness of indigenous knowledge paradigms (Maori)‏

Why Professional Registration?

Over the next few weeks I will give you a chance to have a closer look at Professional registration and for you to see why it will be of benefit to you, whether you have a Library qualification or not. After 30 June 2009 it will be a lot harder for existing Librarians without a qualification to get Professional Registration.
Professional Registration is an assurance for future employers, both in New Zealand and overseas, that a registered member meets professional standards of competency in the body of professional knowledge and ethics required for professional library and information work.
It is also a way of international benchmarking and recognition of professional library qualifications for New Zealanders wishing to work overseas.
It also gives credibility to Librarians & Library & Information Professionals.


Why Professional Registration?
Formal recognition of qualifications and skills.
Increases overseas work opportunities .
Increases professional status.
Revalidation requirements fit with existing training and development initiatives,

Who is eligible?
Transition Period - Foundation Members
Foundation membership: A one-off opportunity
All current library and information professionals are ‘grandparented’ until 30 June 2009. Grandparenting means that current library and information professionals may apply between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2009 for full professional registration as Foundation members.
These transition arrangements provide a one-off opportunity for members of the profession, whether or not they hold a qualification, to meet the criteria for professional registration.
http://www.lianza.org.nz/registration/applicationforms.html

Revalidation Continued: Four Domains of professional Practice

The Four Domains of professional practice
These domains represent the four areas within which continuing professional development activities can be applied. Activities should be conducted in at least three of the following four domains over the course of the three year period.
a) Currency of Professional Knowledge
Activities which help keep one’s professional knowledge and skills current and up to date, including identification of personal learning needs and methods used to address these needs, and effective acquisition of new knowledge to enhance practice. These activities might include for example attending courses, study, and reading.
b) Professional Practice and Responsibility
These are activities related to on the job practice, application and development of professional skills, including increased competence in a range of professional and management skills developed through professional practice. Examples might include: reports, research to develop and improve services, new initiatives, promotion to more senior roles, and service delivery examples.
c) Communication and Professional relationships
This domain relates to communication of knowledge and expertise, and the establishment of professional relationships and networks, including communicating effectively with others, sharing expertise, and utilising strong and effective relationships to enhance services. Specific examples might include delivering conference papers, publication, establishing networks, contribution to listserve discussions, and other sharing of knowledge.
d) Professional Leadership
All librarians or information professionals can display leadership in some aspects of their work. The context in which leadership can be displayed will vary according to the position. A librarian or information professional develops leadership skills to high levels and is respected for his or her expertise and innovation. Examples include leading and supporting other librarians and information professionals, mentoring, encouraging others to participate in relevant professional development activities or to enhance their individual skills, advocacy, contributing to improved professional practice, and taking initiative.