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LANS are already underway for CILIP Unconference ‘24 (the residential weekend coordinated


by CILIP RPG) – https://tinyurl.com/ Unconference24.


The Unconference weekend will run from 4-7 October. CILIP RPG is working with CILIP Scotland and CILIP K&IM Group to run a wide variety of activities – talks, visits to libraries and museums, entertainment and workshops – which will make this Unconference something to remember. For more information on CILIP Unconference ‘24 see: https://tinyurl.com/ Unconference24


CILIP Unconference bursaries and free places


CILIP RPG is working with CILIP Scotland to offer bursaries to CILIP members to ensure that the event is as accessible and inclusive as possible. CILIP RPG is also offering a number of day delegate passes free of charge to CILIP 125 people https:// tinyurl.com/CILIP125/ – if you are one of our 125 colleagues and you are free that weekend you can add your name to the list of day delegates now by emailing the planning committee at ianorton5@gmail.com.


Retirement? What retirement? This month’s member profile comes from CILIP RPG member David Ball who retired as University Librarian at Bournemouth University in 2012 after 18 years’ service.


We asked him how he has remained active in the profession: “My main interest has been Open Science (the movement to make scientific research and its dissemination accessible to all levels of society, amateur or professional). I worked on two EU research projects (PASTEUR4OA and FOSTER) and with SPARC Europe on Open Data Champions.


“I spent a year in Uganda, and worked with the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries on Open Access. I have also worked as a


December 2023


David Ball, Independent Consultant and Researcher in HE strategy and scholarly communication (Open Science, Open Access, Open Data).


CILIP RPG is working with CILIP Scotland to offer bursaries to CILIP members to ensure that the event is as accessible and inclusive as possible.


freelance consultant, for instance with SERO HE.


“My main current activity is as Chair of UKeiG, which has an excellent track record for providing CPD on a wide range of electronic and digital information topics. We also offer a number of bursaries and run international awards, for instance Jason Farradane, Tony Kent Strix and most recently Open Access and Open Science.


“I also serve on the Committee of CILIP International Library and Information Group (ILIG). Returning to my professional roots, I volunteer as a cataloguer for Salisbury Cathedral Library.”


Did you go to CLW?


It’s interesting how often you meet library, information and knowledge professionals with some connection with the College of Librarianship Wales (CLW). The college opened its doors to students in 1964, as the first and only college for librarianship in Wales, and soon gained a reputation as one of the foremost library schools in the world. In 1989 it merged with the university in Aberystwyth. As the 60th anniversary of the establishment of CLW approaches a recent publication marks the occasion with reminiscences from some of those who were members of staff during its 25 years as an independent college.


If you are interested in your own copy


of Staff reminiscences of the College of Librarianship Wales 1964-1989


Ian Orton (ianorton5@gmail.com) is CILIP RPG Chair and Senior Public Librarian


you can access copies in the online Aberystwyth shop at: https://tinyurl.com/ CLW60years.


CILIP RPG residencies


CILIP RPG is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Stevenson as its first artist in residence. See a selection of Helen’s work at www.instagram.com/ helenartscom


The CILIP RPG residencies allow writers and artists to spend one year engaging with the group online and/ or in person. An honorarium is paid to each writer and artist. The writers and artists are able to use CILIP RPG events, meetings and publications to share their work and contribute to the CILIP RPG body of knowledge. By taking part in the CILIP RPG residencies, writers and artists can tap into the CILIP RPG expertise and networks.


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