CILIP Wales held a very successful conference in Cardiff on 17-18 May.
The key theme of leadership was interspersed throughout most of the sessions during the two days.
For an interesting and useful report on the two days, have a look at Alyson Tyler’s blog post.
A link to the online booking for the CILIP Cymru Wales Conference:
http://lyrisweb.cilip.org.uk/t/165382/29514/7615/0/
Please note early bird booking at a reduced rate – if you book by 31 March.
It’s a really excellent programme this year together with a very full trade exhibition.
Thursday’s programme includes speakers Phil Bradley and Anne Hannaford. Anne is Director of Information and Learning Services, University of Worcester and will be talking about The Hive at Worcester, the first fully integrated Public and University Library. Phil Bradley needs no introduction – his presentation is entitled Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Stuff; service development outside the Tardis! There will also be a workshop on bidding for EU funds. Cathie Jackson and Joy Head will be talking about Making Wales an information literate nation -an example of cross sector (LIS) collaboration.
Friday’s programme includes Making your numbers count! How to win funds and influence people with your statistics with Dave Pattern, Library Systems Manager, University of Huddersfield. Annie Mauger, the new CEO of CILIP, will be talking about a new direction for CILIP. Shared services and mergers will be addressed by Sally Wilkinson and Mark Hughes: Can 2 become 1? Lessons from the coal face of library mergers in Wales and Shared Services and systems in Wales, where we are and where we go next. There will also be workshops for new professionals and a careers clinic.
Limited number of FREE places for Library and Information Students in Wales, see website for details.
Finally … An excellent opportunity for 3 people with IT experience to attend the full conference for FREE.
We need 3 IT confident people to help during the conference; in return you will be offered a free full delegate place at the conference, including travel costs and accommodation. To register interest, please e-mail Mandy Powell at mdp@aber.ac.uk
More information from Mandy Powell:
E-bost / Email mdp@aber.ac.uk and mandy.powell@cilip.org.uk
Y We / Website http://lyrisweb.cilip.org.uk/t/165382/29514/2172/0/
Make time this November and December to develop your career and enhance your LIS skills with courses such as:
Creating a customer-focused environment: academic sector
16 November 2010, London
With increased pressure to fulfil customer related targets and KPIs, library and information staff need to keep one step ahead and anticipate rather than respond to customer needs. This one-day course will provide the tools and techniques to better understand your customers and deliver an outstanding service.
FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/creating-customer-focused-environment-academic-sector.aspx
Esurvey methods
23 November 2010, London
A well developed survey is one of the most effective tools to assess what your users need and want and how you can deliver it to them. Discover the tried and tested techniques used when developing an electronic survey. Learn about the questions to ask – and the questions to avoid!
FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/esurvey-methods.aspx
Supporting international students in HE
30 November 2010, London
Many international students have studied in educational systems that have different approaches to learning and teaching than those commonly used in UK universities. This one-day workshop will focus on practical approaches to supporting international students in higher education.
FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/supporting-international-students-he.aspx
Supporting the research student
06 December 2010, London
Since the publication of the Roberts Report, interest in supporting research students has grown in recent years. Learn to identify and adopt the different approaches to help and support the wide ranging needs of research and PhD students.
FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/supporting-research-student.aspx
Teaching information literacy in HE: what where and how?
09 December 2010, London
Information Literacy work is growing exponentially across higher education. Librarians are working to engage as many students as possible, producing materials/tutorials for the digital environment as well as devising face-to-face activities. This course will address the issues and practicalities associated with designing effective IL activities/sessions.
FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/teaching-information-literacy-he.aspx
Don’t forget all CILIP Members receive a 40% discount on all our training courses.
Browse all our courses online: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training
Forthcoming Mentor training course in Cardiff:
17th January 2011, Arts and Social Studies Library, Colum Drive
To book contact: Carol Brooks: carol.brooks@derbyshire.gov.uk
All courses run 9.30 – 16.30
The afternoon session is about the CILIP scheme and experienced or previously trained mentors are welcome to attend the afternoon session for the half day rate.
A one day workshop run by PTEG on behalf of CILIP.
PTEG Members £15 (inc VAT)
Non-PTEG Members £30 (inc VAT)
(Membership of PTEG as an additional CILIP Group costs £10)
Half day for CILIP update only £8.00
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a background to mentoring, a basic framework for conducting mentoring both long and short term. The focus of the event is to enable participants to develop effectively as mentors in the context of the CILIP professional development scheme.
Mentor Training is a requisite for becoming a CILIP Mentor and this course is suitable for all CILIP members who have recently registered as CILIP mentors or are thinking of registering. Do come along and find out more about the mentoring scheme.
By the end of the day participants will:
Understand the function of mentoring in the CILIP CPD process
Have had the opportunity to explore and experience mentoring
Be able to make an assessment of their capability as mentors and identify their development needs in this area
Members who have previously attended a course on mentoring skills may attend the afternoon only (14.00-16.30) to join in the elements relating to the CILIP scheme.
This week is the last chance to book a place at the Welsh Libraries, Archives and Museums Conference 2010: Hard Times, service survival through innovation
Please visit the link for more information and booking forms: http://www.cilip.org.uk/get-involved/regional-branches/wales-cymru/pages/conference-2010.aspx
FREE Transport to and from the 2 day conference, bus routes cover North, Mid and South Wales: http://www.cilip.org.uk/filedownloadslibrary/2010%20welsh%20conference%20free%20bus%20info.pdf
FREE Archive and Museums places for Thursday 13th May 2010: There are a very limited number of FREE day places left for Archives and Museums staff, if you want one please fill in the booking form and write FREE Archive or FREE Museum at the top and e-mail to Jessica Spring, eps@aber.ac.uk this week.
Conference venue information: http://www.metropole.co.uk/
Welsh Libraries Archives and Museums Conference 13 – 14 May 2010
Venue: The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells
Visit the Cilip Cymru Wales website for Conference 2010 information and booking forms
www.cilip.org.uk/get-involved/regional-branches/wales-cymru/about
Including:
Plenary sessions from:
Jonathan Michener, Futurologist
Gary Amos, Library and Archive Manager, Orkney Library and Archive
Jack Latimer, Creative Director, Community Sites and founder of the award winning My Brighton and Hove community heritage website
Workshop taster sessions on Research in practice and Teaching information literacy skills.
Trade Exhibition
Seminar topics including A survivors guide to hard times, biding for funding and income generation and Project management on a budget
Plus conference dinner, excellent networking opportunities and much more.
Do you want to find out more about CILIP’s Framework of Qualifications?
Do you want to find out more about educational opportunities in Wales?
Are you ready to take the next step up your career ladder and need some advice about interview and presentation skills?
The Wales division of the Career Development Group has put together an exciting programme of speakers, including Mandy Powell (CILIP Cymru/Wales), Dr Andrew Eynon (Coleg Llandrillo), Hugh Preston (Aberystwyth University) and Paul Jeorrett (Glyndŵr University).
Place: Glyndŵr University, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW
Time: 9:30am – 4.30pm
Date: Monday 26th October 2009
Cost: £10 (Students/unwaged), £20 (CDG members), £30 (Non-CDG members)
Programme:
9.30 Registration and refreshments
9.45 Welcome and introduction – Edwina Smart, Chair, Career Development Group, Wales Division
9.50 Support and guidance from CILIP Cymru/Wales – Mandy Powell, CILIP Cymru/Wales
10.30 Chartership and the Framework of Qualifications – Pat Duxbury, Chartership Support Officer (South Wales)
11.00 Tea
11.20 Mentoring your journey – Lindsay Morris, Rhondda Cynon Taff Libraries Area Manager South
12.00 Information and Library Services NVQs, Advanced Diploma in Applications of ICT in Libraries (ICTL),
and Foundation Degree (FdA) in Library & Information Management – Dr Andrew Eynon, Coleg Llandrillo
12.40 Lunch (provided)
1.20 FdSc Library & Information Practice – Nicola Watkinson, Glyndŵr University
1.50 Higher education opportunities at Aberystwyth University – Hugh Preston, Aberystwyth University
2.30 Tea
2.50 Interview tips – Cameron Best, Sue Hill Recruitment
3.20 Presentation skills – Paul Jeorrett, Glyndŵr University
4.30 Closing remarks
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
For more information please email Emma Rye at erye@glam.ac.uk
A date for the diary: the 2010 Conference will be held on 13th-14th May 2010 at the Hotel Metropole, Llandrindod Wells.
Presentations from the Welsh Libraries, Archives & Museums Conference are now online at: http://www.cilip.org.uk/branches/byregion/wales/conference09
