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T’S been a busy month for RPG members. Following the annual CILIP lunch in central London, we have been discussing what we can do as individuals to help save the planet and how we can develop the reach of the CILIP network.
Climate and biodiversity emergency
Are you taking climate change seriously? What action is needed to meet the target of net zero by 2050? The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this month, from 31 October to 12 November. COP26 brings key players together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The UK is committed to working with all countries and joining forces with civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to inspire climate action ahead of COP26 (
https://ukcop26.org).
We can all reduce our impact and help in the fight against climate change and we have included some suggestions in the diagram on the opposite page. We are declaring a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency. As a CILIP group we are inviting you to pledge to think global and act local:
l find out more about climate change: see World Wildlife Fund briefing:
https://lnkd.in/deFc9234;
l get involved: learn from key decision makers and experts, keep up to date with the latest news and research: help to make our planet a better place;
l take action: we cannot sit back and wait for other people to make the first move. We certainly need politicians to match their actions to their words. Our own individual action locally and nationally can make a real difference.
CILIP Working international project CILIP believes that library,
October-November 2021
We are declaring a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency. As a CILIP group we are inviting you to pledge to think global and act local.
information and knowledge professionals are part of a global community of practice. In the words of CILIP CEO, Nick Poole, “No one country or community has all the answers, but by working together we can advance the profession for the good of society”.
Working Internationally for Libraries is CILIP’s initiative to promote collaboration and partnership between public libraries in England and their international counterparts.
The project is funded by Arts Council England and will run in partnership with sector partners – Libraries Connected, British Library, Carnegie UK Trust, British Council, CILIP PMLG and CILIP ILIG.
In its first phase, the project focused on English public libraries to develop a programme of activities including a grants programme and travel bursaries, an international conference, a showcase of successful international projects, and online resources for collaboration.
Read about the work being done as part of this project and read the stories of collaboration in the #WorkingInternationally project report:
https://lnkd.in/db55vKFD.
Access your IFLA member benefits IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) allows you to broaden your horizon by contributing to library work in your areas of interest at an international level and to establish international contacts to develop your every day practice. As a CILIP member you can access member benefits with IFLA at no extra charge.
A selection of IFLA resources to explore:
l IFLA Newsletter – new for 2021:
https://lnkd.in/d-nZw2CK
l Explore IFLA committees in your areas of interest and get involved:
www.ifla.org/ units/
IFLA’s Strategy 2019-2024 is driving efforts to create an inspired, engaged, enabled and connected library field.
CILIP has used the IFLA Strategy as a framework for its five-year strategy.
Building your network Members of CILIP RPG are working across CILIP to help the more mature library, information and knowledge workers keep their skills up to date. We are also keen to support those made redundant, seeking employment or returning from career breaks. As a CILIP member you can join any or all of the regional networks, devolved nations or special interest groups (including RPG) free of charge. See the list of CILIP groups that you can join at:
https://tinyurl.com/Cilipgroups (login to CILIP website required). There is a separate process for signing up to receive email updates from CILIP groups and you can find the updates subscription page (including updates from RPG) at:
https://tinyurl.com/Cilipupdates RPG welcomes feedback and questions from across CILIP and beyond. You can find us at:
https://tinyurl.com/CILIPRPG – or email us at:
chair.rpg@cilip.org.uk. IP
INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL 49
Charmain Bourton MCLIP is an actress (having appeared in both the Brighton and the Edinburgh Fringe), an exams invigilator and proofreader. She previously worked in public libraries and in a special needs school where she combined library classes with drama workshops.
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