The Bodies of Knowledge (BoK) identify the different areas of competency for the Library and Information Profession. The 11 BoK's are clustered in six managable groups, which makes it easier to gather evidence t revalidate .
Familiarity and practice with each of the six clusters of 11 BoKs ensures New Zealand library and information professionals have a broad knowledge base and skill set.
The BoKs are used to ensure comprehensive coverage in your revalidation journal and help registrants stay up to date with the changes in the sector.
When we ask you to map your career against the Body of Knowledge, the PR Board is looking for you to go through your study, career, and other experience, and find relevant examples that demonstrate your understanding of each area of the body of knowledge. Generally, we expect a maximum of 250 words against each BoK.
For example - under BoK 1 which is about the information environment, information policy, and ethics you could talk about working within the LIANZA or Te Rōpu Whakahau code of conduct. You could potentially go wider and talk about your understanding of the implications of a change to legislation on our copyright environment. Or you could discuss how you have supported organisations where you have worked to understand their obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.
This shows you have experience in each area and understand what each specific area of the Body of Knowledge is about.
When we ask you to map your career against the Body of Knowledge, the PR Board is looking for you to go through your study, career, and other experience, and find relevant examples that demonstrate your understanding of each area of the body of knowledge. Generally, we expect a maximum of 250 words against each BoK.
For example - under BoK 1 which is about the information environment, information policy, and ethics you could talk about working within the LIANZA or Te Rōpu Whakahau code of conduct. You could potentially go wider and talk about your understanding of the implications of a change to legislation on our copyright environment. Or you could discuss how you have supported organisations where you have worked to understand their obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.
This shows you have experience in each area and understand what each specific area of the Body of Knowledge is about.
LIANZA TELSIG Journal Discussion Groups meet on a bi-monthly basis to discuss articles relevant to tertiary institutions. Each article is connected to a LIANZA Body of Knowledge (BoK).
LIANZA TELSIG Journal Discussion Groups meet on a bi-monthly basis to discuss articles relevant to tertiary institutions. Each article is connected to a LIANZA Body of Knowledge (BoK).
If you've been asked to map your experience against the BoKs for your Professional Registration application, simply go through each BoK and explain your understanding of it. Remember to use self-reflection and note how you put these skills into practice in your current role or past roles.
