NEWS
CILIP training opportunities
CILIP is looking for an experienced trainer/ presenter to develop and present online training on customer service/managing customer experience for different library sectors in the light of new working arrange- ments including fewer staff on site. If you are interested in this paid opportu-
nity, please contact Jill Howard, Training Manager,
jill.howard@
cilip.org.uk.
Join CILIP’s BIG Conversation
OVER the next few months CILIP is opening up a “Big Conversation” with members across the country.
Working with Member Networks, CILIP’s Chief Executive Nick Poole, Chief Develop- ment Officer Jo Cornish and Vice President Kate Robinson will be setting out to listen to and speak with members at a series of events. The Big Conversation will give CILIP the opportunity to celebrate the work of its members, advocate for the profession and provide a much needed opportunity to network and catch up with colleagues. There will be both physical and virtual meetings taking place, giving as many people as possible the chance to take part in a way that is comfortable for them. Nick, Jo and Kate will also be speaking to members about CILIP’s new five-year strategy, as well answering any questions about the updated Professional Knowledge and Skills Base, Professional Registration and other CILIP member benefits.
Details of each event will be available through CILIP’s Member Networks, news- letters and on the CILIP website.
Organisational Storytelling
FIND out how Organisational Storytelling can bring benefits to your business in a two part training session delivered by TheKnowledgeBusiness, in association with CILIP. The first session will run from 10am to 1pm on 12 October, with the second taking place the following week. To book a place visit
https://bit.ly/3lbrodU.
8 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL
New Information Commissioner will lead on data driven strategy
NEW Zealand Privacy Commissioner John Edwards has been named as the government’s preferred choice to take over the role of Information Commissioner. The appointment is subject to approval by
the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, and must be formally ratified by the Queen. The announcement came as part of a package of measures from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) that is looking to make better use of data and data-driven technology. Mr Edwards will oversee the work of the
ICO as well as lead on global data partner- ships. He said: “There is a great opportunity to
build on the wonderful work already done and I look forward to the challenge of steering the organisation and the British economy into a position of international leadership in the safe and trusted use of data for the benefit of all.” He will also have to look at how data is safely transferred internationally, following the UK’s exit from the European Union and the protections that offered on data privacy.
Current Information Commissioner
Elizabeth Denham is due to step down from the role on 31 October. She said: “Data driven innovation stands to bring enormous benefits to the UK economy and to our society, but the digital oppor- tunity before us today will only be realised where people continue to trust their data will be used fairly and transparently, both here in the UK and when shared overseas. “My office has supported valuable innovation while encouraging public trust in data use, particularly during the pandemic. We stand ready to pro- vide our expert advice and insight as part of any future government consultation. “Implementing any changes Parliament decides on will fall to my successor, who will take on a role that has never been more important or more relevant to peo- ple’s lives. John Edwards would bring extraordinary breadth, international leadership and credibility to this role. He will receive the support of a modern, independent ICO that has the courage, resources and expertise to make a posi- tive difference to people’s lives.”
Free book reflects Black British lives
EVERY Primary School in England will be receiving a free copy of a new book that brings new and established British Black authors and illustrators together. Happy Here is published by Knights Of
and features 10 illustrated stories by 10 different authors and illustrators. Back- ing from BookTrust and CLPE means that over the next few weeks Happy Here will be delivered to primary schools across England. There is also a range of resources to help teachers and school librarians to share the love of reading with children. These include CLPE-led online training sessions on the importance of representation, as well as free teaching sequences for Key Stage 2 teachers. There will be holding a free online
event with celebrated children’s author Joseph Coelho, hosted by BookTrust on 13 October as part of Black History Month. A statement from CLPE says: “The Happy Here programme of activity has been designed to provide a platform and celebrate emerging and talented children’s authors and illustrators and support teachers to shift teaching practice by bringing representation and inclusive stories into the classroom. This is part of a wider long-term programme of research and activity led by both BookTrust and CLPE to effect change in teaching practice and publishing and improve representa- tion in children’s literature.” To find out more about resources and events visit
https://bit.ly/3BTMkgm.
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