Information professionals, CPD and transferable skills

Abstract

Argues that the workplace of today is in a state of perpetual change and that individuals across the professions are faced with economic cutbacks, managerial reorganization and staff downsizing. In order to cope with/adapt to these changes, professionals have been forced to consider the issue of continuing professional development (CPD). Reports on a questionnaire survey sent out UK‐wide to 175 information professionals in the health and energy/oil sectors. The survey was designed to gain a flavour of these professionals’ attitudes to CPD and to identify their transferable skills. Addresses the problems of a changing workplace, the difficulties attached to career progression for information professionals and the growing need for CPD.