Core Competences
The Core Competences of Librarianship define the knowledge to be possessed by all persons graduating from ALA-accredited master’s programs in library and information studies. The Presidential Task Force on Library Education has gathered together the drafts of the Core Competences resulting from the work of various bodies in response to the first Congress on Professional Education and, following extensive consultation and redrafting, presented them in the current form to the Executive Board , who approved them at their fall 2008 meeting. They will go to the ALA Council for final approval at the 2009 Midwinter meeting with the recommendation of the Board. To view the Board report and draft statement, please see the links below:
Fall 2008 Executive Board Document (opens in new window)
Final Draft Core Competences Statement – August 2008 (opens in new window)
If you have questions about the status of this document, you may contact:
Mary Ghikas
Senior Associate Executive Director
ALA Member, Programs & Services
mghikas@ala.org
For information within specialty areas, there is also a list of statements of knowledge and competencies developed by relevant professional organizations, developed by the ALA Office for Accreditation.