INDEPTH
Connections, opportunities and development – the power of being part of the network
This article originally appeared in our summer digital issue – don’t miss out on December’s Digital only issue, download the CILIP app at
www.cilip.org.uk/InfoProApp. Two years after graduating from her MSc Elizabeth Carney explains how she seeks out development op- portunities by staying connected to the wider profession.
I CURRENTLY work as a Librarian for NHS Forth Valley, based in Larbert, Scotland. I started this post in January 2021 so it is relatively new for me however I have learnt and done a lot in this short period of time. I have really been able to immerse myself in the role and am thoroughly enjoying it! My first library post was as a Library Assistant at the University of Glasgow. I then undertook an MSc in Information and Library Studies at the University of Strath- clyde. Being an ILS student was an extremely rewarding experience and, following a year of hard work, I was excited to graduate in 2019. I then worked as a Graduate Trainee for CILIP, based in the CILIP Scotland (CILIPS) team, before moving on to my current post. I am very grateful to have had three fantastic roles that have interested me, challenged me, and which I have genuinely enjoyed.
A focus on health
I spent a lot of time in my public library as a child. I borrowed as many books as I could at a time, took part in the summer reading challenge each year, and visited after school to use the PCs. I think this introduction to libraries at a young age is what inspired me to join the profession. I realised early on what important places libraries are, full of opportunities to explore, learn, and connect, and I wanted to be a part of that.
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Elizabeth Carney (@emcarney94) is a Librarian for NHS Forth Vallley Library Services.
Undertaking two health library placements within NHS Scotland during my MSc then helped me narrow down the type of library I wanted to work in.
Throughout my time at university, I enjoyed conducting literature reviews and research, and always loved the challenge of finding the perfect articles to inform my thinking. I was therefore excited by health librarianship. I liked that there was a focus on supporting evidence-based practice, helping users to navigate databases to find information, and, in particular, that con- ducting and providing training on literature searches was a key aspect of the role. I am thankful that I was able to gain this work experience early on as it helped me better understand the direction I wanted to take
October-November 2021
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