CILIP are consulting library staff on a new approach to CILIP membership.
They’ve heard that membership needs to be more affordable, better value for money, be more open to everyone in the sector and provide clearer benefits.
Now they want to hear what you think.
Find out more and take the short survey on the CILIP website.
Tuesday 9 June 2015, 7pm
Edinburgh Central Library
“We trust that this Library is to grow in usefulness year after year, and prove one of the most potent agencies for the good of the people for all time to come” – said Andrew Carnegie, our benefactor, in 1890
How do we make sure this holds true for the next 125 years? Come hear our panel discuss what’s happening next for libraries, as Edinburgh City Libraries celebrate their 125th birthday, week beginning 8th June 2015.
Speakers taking part include:
Chaired by Jeanette Castle, President of CILIPS Scotland (Chartered Intsitute of Library and Information Professionals) and introduced by Martina McChrystal, Acting Library and Information Services Manager, City of Edinburgh Council.
In accordance with the Rules and Regulations and the Bye Laws of CILIP, all persons resident or employed in Scotland who are members are entitled to vote at the AGM.
We wholeheartedly concur with this message from @TalesOfOneCity and @lydonofficial http://t.co/xi87vJRUT5—
Falkirk Libraries (@LibFalkirk) January 30, 2015
Our friend Anabel Marsh has Storifyd National Libraries Day 2015, so we don’t have to:
CILIP Scotland did one too:
Dear CILIPS Member
We would like to alert you to the following 4 events. All of these are free of charge but booking is required:
Information Literacy in Scotland: Challenges and Opportunities
Information Literacy is a term common to Librarians but what does it mean to be information literate in Scotland today? As more information and services move online, how can we ensure that there is equality of access to information across the country and reduce the gap between the information rich and information poor? The Right Information, the Scottish Information Literacy Community of Practice and Scottish Library and Information Council, invite you to attend a symposium at the Scottish Government Offices on 13th February 2015 to examine the relevance of the term in relation to health, education, housing, employability and welfare reform.
The Symposium is free to attend, however places are limited. If you wish to book a place, please complete the short booking form at: https://slic.formstack.com/m/?1909203-rdaczhVOcG
Booking will close on Friday the 30th January.
Professional Registration and Portfolio Building
Date: 20th March Time: 10am-2.30pm Room 1130, National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW, Edinburgh
Booking: email admin@cilips.org.uk
Details: There is no charge for this course
Learning outcomes: * Improved understanding of how to progress towards the relevant qualification and what you will gain by doing so * Awareness of the Regulations and assessment criteria * An understanding of what constitutes a portfolio and why CILIP requires this for submission for its qualifications * Ideas about how to construct a portfolio and the types of evidence that can be included in it * An enhanced understanding of the benefits of Continuing Professional Development * Awareness of the support networks and information available to help candidates * Confidence to progress towards gaining a CILIP qualification successfully
Mentor training session
Monday 27 April 0945-1630
G20, Longman Campus, Inverness College UHI, 3 Longman Road, Inverness, IV1 1SA
For any further information or to book, please contact Alison Turriff or Val Walker the Mentor Support Officers for Scotland.
Contact details alisonturriff6@googlemail.com and vmwalker@blueyonder.co.uk
Mentor exchange of information session
Tuesday 28 April 1100-1230
Room1130, National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW For any further information or to book, please contact Alison Turriff or Val Walker the Mentor Support Officers for Scotland.
Contact details alisonturriff6@googlemail.com and vmwalker@blueyonder.co.uk
Best
Sean McNamara
Policy and Digital Officer – CILIP in Scotland
CILIPS is holding a Professional Registration and Portfolio Building course on 20th March, 10-2.30pm at the National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.
The course is free. To book email admin@cilips.org.uk
Learning outcomes:
