NEWS
Cataloguing Code of Ethics comment
CATALOGUERS in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom – have been col- laborating to create a code of ethics. The Draft Code, created by the Cataloguing Ethics Steering Committee has 10 core principles and illustrative case studies that aim to address the specific ethical challenges faced by cataloguers and offer guidance on how these might be resolved. The Draft is open for public comments until 1 August and can be accessed via this link
https://bit.ly/2zUXGGK.
Award nominations
NOMINATIONS are open for the 2020 Information Manager of the Year award, run by CILIP’s Knowledge and Informa- tion Management (K&IM) Group and UK e-Information Group (UKeIG). The award is given in recognition of an individual who has made a significant con- tribution to the knowledge and information management field.
Nominations should include a short descriptive statement demonstrating how the nominee has excelled. A panel will assess the nominations, which should be sent to info.
ukeig@cilip.or.uk no later than 20 August 2020. l
https://bit.ly/2B0VBcN
Free guide for safe opening
ARCHITECT firm IF_DO has worked with CILIP and Libraries Connected to create an online visual resource to help ensure libraries are safe places to visit while Covid-19 is still prevalent.
The online guide draws on a variety of accepted guidance for safe opening, and uses a mix of visuals and text to explain the best way to make spaces as safe as possible. The guide has been funded by Innovate UK and is free to download. It is due to be updated in the next month in order to provide the most up-to-date advice available as lockdown rules ease and change. The guide is part of a series that includes advice for a range of public spaces, including churches, youth clubs and village halls. l
www.covid19saferspaces.org.
8 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL
New Chair for Scotland’s new public library strategy
A NEW Chair has been appointed for the recently established Public Library Strategy Advisory Group, formed by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) to support the imple- mentation of a new public library strategy for Scotland from 2021. Jeanette Castle, University Librarian at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), was appointed Chair and SLIC is preparing to invite 18 new members from across the libraries sector – and other key sectors in Scotland – to join the group to work with her. The group will make recommendations and articulate a national vision for pub- lic libraries and how this can be achieved. The five-year strategy will focus on people, place and partnerships and will also con- sider climate change and sustainability. Jeanette, who served as President of CILIPS in 2015, and is currently Honorary Vice President, has 34 years’ experience across the sector – public, school and HE – and was involved in the development of the first national public library strategy. She said: “I believe libraries have the power to make a difference in people’s lives through free, equal and open access to reading, learning and information. Public libraries in Scotland have transformed their services in the last five years following the direc- tion laid out in the current strategy. I’m keen that we continue to build on that and ensure libraries adapt and modernise to meet the evolving needs of communities.” Her career has included: the intro duction of
the first cybercentre in Scotland at Carnegie Library in Ayr; strategic partnerships with the NHS to promote health literacy; the Macmillan Cancer information support service in West Lothian Libraries; and she was a founder member of the Ayrshire
Jeanette Castle.
Libraries Forum. Scotland’s Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop described Jeanette as “an excellent choice for chair of the newly established Public Library Strategy Advisory Group”. She went on to point out the importance of public libraries, saying: “During these unprecedented times, libraries have remained committed to serving their communities and will play an important role in supporting them to recover. The Scottish Government places great importance on libraries to empower, to tackle inequality, and to reduce isolation.” Pamela Tulloch, chief executive SLIC welcomed the appointment, saying that Jeanette will be able to build on the work done under the strategy so far. She added: “Jeanette will bring a valu- able perspective to the future of library services and their ongoing development. Her vast sector experience means she will consider the strategy from a member experience and service delivery point of view, as well as the importance of excellent management and people development.”
Professional Registration – find out more
ANYONE thinking about Professional Registration can find out more about the process and begin their journey ahead of the next formal panel meeting, which takes place on 10 November.
Professional Registration is a way to
get formal recognition for skills and experience, and helps to demonstrate to
employers that you are certified practi- tioner, following the professions ethics and values. Professional Registration is open to anyone, and features three levels to recognise people at different stages of their career. For more information visit
www.cilip.org.uk/ ProfessionalRegistrationApplyNow
June-July 2020
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