1. Fellowship of the Library Association Margaret E S Forrest

2. Fellowship of the Library Association Professional value of Fellowship Regulations Criteria for assessment Form of application Presentation Assessment Award of Fellowship Benefits of Fellowship

3. Professional Value of Fellowship “ The award of Fellowship indicates that a member has demonstrated the ability to perform at a high level of professionalism, and has made a measurable contribution to the profession.” “Attainment of Fellowship indicates professional recognition of the fulfilment of the potential perceived at the time of the award of Associateship”

4. Regulations applicants must be members of the LA normal requirement 5 years as ALA holders of overseas or equivalent UK qualifications may be eligible to apply

5. Criteria for Assessment ability of candidate to carry out demanding tasks and handle complex professional issues contribution made by the candidate to the whole or part of the profession

6. Form of Application research in the form of a thesis or dissertation published material in any format evidence of practical professional achievement of any kind accounts of professional work with supporting evidence other relevant evidence

7. Presentation 500 word Statement stating grounds for application - compulsory - 3 copies curriculum vitae - compulsory - 3 copies statements of support from Fellows appropriate evidence to substantiate the application

8. Assessment assessment by Registration Board initial assessment by pair of Board members including one Fellow final assessment by whole Board at meeting

9. Award of Fellowship certificates signed individually Fellowship Presentation Ceremony takes place as part of Members’ Day

10. Benefits of Fellowship highest professional qualification awarded by the LA quality assurance to employers and users of LIS personal sense of achievement

11. Further Information Library Association website: http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/careers/help.html margaret.forrest@hebs.scot.nhs.uk