The Committee on Information Studies Programme and Industry Needs (CISPIN) was formed in Jan 2011 by the Council of Chief Librarian (CCL) and endorsed by the Library Association of Singapore (LAS). The impetus for the formation of the Committee came from feedback by chief librarians over the years that there should be better alignment between the skills and knowledge acquired by graduates of the information studies programme with the current and future needs of libraries. In addition, there is a noticeable change in job and experience profile of new entrants and potential entrants to the profession which require us to review other alternative ways for them to obtain professional qualifications without incurring high opportunity costs.
Detail can be read more on http://www.las.org.sg/wp/resources/publications/cispin/