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Future visions for continuing professional development in health librarianship: an Australian perspective
Author(s) -
Ritchie Ann
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
health information and libraries journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.779
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1471-1842
pISSN - 1471-1834
DOI - 10.1111/j.1471-1842.2008.00819.x
Subject(s) - vision , perspective (graphical) , library science , professional development , health professionals , continuing professional development , continuing education , sociology , political science , public relations , medicine , medical education , health care , computer science , artificial intelligence , anthropology , law
• HLA executive contact list 18 It is generally accepted that continuing professional development (CPD) is a requirement of being a professional, and the purpose of CPD is for individuals to achieve their career aspirations and to maintain and improve standards of professional practice. The IFLA guidelines state: ‘The responsibility for continuing education and professional development is shared by individuals, their employing institutions, professional associations, and library/information science education programs.’ (2006:1).1 Each of these groups has a role and responsibilities in the CPD system, and there are similarities and differences amongst the professions in the ways these are carried out.