Getting a Job

Passed/Failed: An education in the life of Julian Baggini, philosopher and broadcaster

'At 10, I read grown-up thrillers'

Inside Getting a Job

Caroline Moss-Gibbons: A knowlegeable and well-trained workforce is vital'

Thursday, 27 November 2008

It is a core part of CILIP's mission to set high standards in library and information services for the public benefit. This is achieved through advocacy on behalf of the library and information community, and developing and supporting a knowledgeable and well-trained workforce.

There's much more to being a librarian then stacking shelves

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Library and information careers get a particularly raw deal when it comes to stereotyping. Almost without fail, Hollywood films portray librarians as dull, elderly spinsterish types wearing cardigans, with their hair in a neat bun. "If they're not shushing people to be quiet, they're being authoritarian about fines," adds Emma Sherriff, outreach support officer for Plymouth Libraries.

Bruce Madge: 'We're not stuck in the past. We've embraced new technologies'

Thursday, 27 November 2008

This is a time of celebration for CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, as 301 members have gained a CILIP qualification in the last year. All have clearly demonstrated their commitment to continuous professional development and to the library and information profession. I would like to congratulate all of you.

A new chapter: Enter the information age

Thursday, 27 November 2008

As the world's oldest Bible goes online, Justine East looks at how technology is changing an industry

From space travel to fuel efficiency, aerospace remains at the technological forefront

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Just over 100 years ago, most people were perfectly happy getting around on trams; along came the Wright brothers, and suddenly everyone was looking up. Planes were used for military purposes within a decade; the first airmail service was inaugurated in 1918; and the first commercial passengers flew in the Twenties, attended by the first air stewards.

How caring for others gives you options

Thursday, 20 November 2008

Job stability and varied career development await nursing graduates

Passed/Failed: An education in the life of Eddy Shah, novelist and founder of 'Today' newspaper

Thursday, 20 November 2008

'I was suspended for bad behaviour'

Liz Sayce: Improving the skills of disabled people will reap huge rewards

Thursday, 20 November 2008

Radar believes that those of us living with mental or physical ill-health, injury or disability should be able to participate in every aspect of British life. This is not just a matter of social justice. It also makes economic sense. Disabled people have a collective spending power of £80bn a year. Those companies that make use of all the talents and serve all our communities will be the most able to withstand the economic hard times.

A new leaf: Why businesses need to invest in disabled employees

Thursday, 20 November 2008

More and more organisations are learning to get the best out of disabled employees by being more flexible.

Theatre of war: How amputees are helping soldiers prepare for the horrors of battlefield first aid

Thursday, 20 November 2008

Albert Thomson lost his leg in 2003. He was working in Iraq in the armed forces when he was shot several times by a Warrior-mounted machine gun. The injuries were so extensive that his left leg had to be amputated above the knee. While he was recovering in hospital, he had a lot of time to think. "I wanted to change a huge negative into a positive," he explains.

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