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Lifelong Learning UK  are delighted to announce that the new Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Management Services (LARIMS) National Occupational Standards (NOS) have been approved by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.  

LLUK  worked closely with expert practitioners to develop the NOS and would like to thank all of those who contributed to this important piece of work.

About the new NOS

The new suite of NOS replaces two older suites which were produced for this part of the lifelong learning sector (one suite was aimed at managers and practitioners and a second which was applicable to staff in operational roles).

The NOS are intended as a high level strategic overview of the competences required to fulfill the tasks required of the LARIMS workforce.  These standards are for anybody responsible for planning, developing and delivering any aspect of a library, archives, records management or other information management service within the public or private sector.  They apply at service, organisation, departmental or individual levels.

What does this mean for the libraries, archives and record management sectors?

Because the new NOS reflect the current skills required by library, archive, record and information management roles, they are a rich resource which can enable organisations to support the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of employees at every level.

NOS can be used to support the full range of human resource development activities including performance management, training and development, and recruitment and selection.  Long term benefits include increased effectiveness, more balanced workloads, and a reduction in resource expenditure.

Where can they be accessed?
All NOS are freely accessible online.
Download the new LARIMS National Occupational Standards.

To access other NOS suites, see the UK Standards website:
http://www.ukstandards.org.uk/