Oh dear, what a shame

In the last few months we have highlighted issues of professional concern by management restructure in Hampshire, but during the same period something more shameful has been noted. Two instances have been noted of people claiming to be current Chartered Librarians on lapsed membership of CILIP/Library Association. This is a serious breach of the rules and has the potential to damage our professional image by such false claims. As soon as membership of CILIP lapses, so does your entry on the Register of Chartered Members and the right to bear the post nominal letters. In both cases the post nominal letters were wrong, and a quick check with CILIP membership confirmed suspicions. I have no hesitation in reporting such people and I urge the library community to be vigilant for suspicious claims.