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Y CILIP Retired Professional Group colleagues have been looking at top tips for the changing nature


of work and longevity. Some of the subject areas identified so far that may be of interest: Life audit; transferable skills; flexible working; portfolio careers; blending in person and online activity; staying connected; second careers and navigating retirement.


Time to catch up


Travel, we’ve all missed it: the joy of discovery and exploring somewhere new.


l CILIP RPG have been working with Riviera Travel who have a great reputation for customer service. If you book a Riviera Travel holiday 10 per cent of the cost will be donated to CILIP RPG to support library, information and knowledge professionals across the UK and beyond. – Remember to mention CILIP RPG at the time of booking https://www.rivieratravel.co.uk (email affinity@rivieratravel.co.uk within 24 hours of online booking to request 10 per cent donation or book at 01283 248304 quoting CILIP RPG).


l CILIP’s RPG Lake District Weekend Residential is scheduled to take place at Rydal Hall Friday, 14 October to Monday, 17 October 2002. For more information contact Ian Orton (CILIP RPG Chair) by email at chair.rpg@cilip.org.uk See more on the theme of “Making 2022 a year of growth, adventure and discoveries” in the latest issue of the CILIP RPG journal: PostLib – https:// tinyurl.com/PostLib2022


Mentoring for CILIP Professional Registration


I have been a CILIP mentor since 2005, when the scheme first began,


July-August 2022


Overall, I can confidently state that being a CILIP mentor is rewarding in many ways ...


and have lost count of the number of mentees I have had since then! I have continued after retirement, and currently have three candidates. Although most of those applying for professional registration are “young professionals”, a few have been older professionals just wanting to gain that all important recognition. Occasionally, it is a requirement of a new role or promotion, which is exactly what CILIP is hoping to see extended further by their partnerships with employers. In the past, I have been approached by candidates in the same region in which I live (formally London, now south Wales) and we have met face-to-face about three times during their portfolio preparation with emails in between when necessary. They have been encouraged to contact their local Professional Registration Support Officers, and attend workshops when available.


Both the PRSOs and CILIP offer frequent online courses on all aspects of professional registration, including reflective writing (a frequent challenge). These are interactive, with plenty of time for questions. CILIP e-learning pages include useful short videos on finding evidence for each of the three required criteria www. cilip.org.uk/page/elearninghub.


I have found the process of encouraging these young professionals very interesting and enriching. I learn so much about their different roles, in all sectors of our profession. Best of all is their enthusiasm for their work, and eagerness to gain a professional qualification! It is no longer compulsory for candidates to find a mentor, but is strongly recommended. Overall, I can confidently state that being a CILIP mentor is rewarding in many ways and takes very little time.


How you can join in!


CILIP are always looking for new mentors to join the process and share their expertise with Professional Registration candidates. All CILIP members who hold a level


Sian King is Vice Chair of CILIP RPG and CILIP Professional Registration Support Officer (PRSO) for Wales.


of Professional Registration can apply to become mentors for those working toward their own level of Professional Registration. Mentors normally complete a training session in mentoring skills. For further information or to register for mentor training then contact memberservices@ cilip.org.uk.


CILIP’s Special Interest Groups provide communities where you can connect with like-minded people providing you with the chance to share and gain knowledge that will help you succeed. As a member, you’re encouraged to join as many groups as you like.


See the list of CILIP groups that you can join at: https://tinyurl.com/Cilipgroups (login to CILIP website required). Receive email updates from the various CILIP special interest groups (including RPG) and member networks: join any or all of the groups free of charge: https://tinyurl.com/CILIPemails (login to CILIP website required) CILIP RPG welcomes feedback and questions from across CILIP and beyond. You can find us at https://tinyurl.com/CILIPRPG – or email: chair.rpg@cilip.org.uk. IP


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