01 Jul CoFHE Conference 2009 – Plenary three
Encompass: Workforce Diversity
Ayub Khan, Head of Libraries (Strategy) at Warwickshire County Libraries, introduced the Encompass scheme, to encourage BME graduates to libraries.
Encompass is a three way partnership between CILIP, PATH (a skills development agency) and employers. Employers are asked to convert existing post or create new one on a 3 year contract basis whereby the trainee would be in the workplace 4 days a week and spend 1 day each week studying. The aim is for the trainee to have completed a CILIP-accredited postgraduate qualification in Librarianship and gain their Chartership by the end of the three years.
Benefits for employer
- Employer saves money in staff costs, national insurance – could save a threatened post.
- Also promote creativity and innovation through diversity
- Contributes to diversity and equality agenda of institution
Support for trainee
- Mentoring and support from PATH National
- Place provided on part time or distance learning CILIP-accredited course
- CPD opportunities provided by PATH
- Free CILIP membership
- Networking opportunities through CILIP and PATH
Outcome for trainee
- Masters in LIS
- MCLIP
- Network of contacts
- Increased employability
You can see more information on the Encompass website, including an Encompass toolkit, a standalone document with guidance and advice that can be used by anyone to encourage BME graduates to the profession. You may also wish to download a copy of Ayub’s powerpoint presentation.
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