IN DEPTH Conference 2024
Empower, Educate, Evolve at CILIP Cymru Wales
CILIP Cymru Wales is set for its first in-person conference since before the pandemic. Taking place in Cardiff on 17 May, the one-day event is not only an opportunity to connect with colleagues in person says Rob Green, but also a chance to develop skills and knowledge to lead your services into the future. Book now at
https://tinyurl.com/2pkdc7hs.
THIS year’s CILIP Cymru Wales Conference marks a return to an in-person event for the first time since 2019, offering a welcome chance to re-connect and build relationships with colleagues.
And the theme for 2024 picks up on that feeling of renewal, as library services move beyond the crisis of Covid and look ahead to a brighter future under the banner Empower, Edu- cate, Evolve; Library and information professionals leading the way forward.
The conference will look at how services in all sectors can harness the knowledge and expertise of library and informa- tion professionals as they look to connect with communities and users. Key to that is ensuring information professionals have the skills and understanding about how their roles can adapt and evolve to meet new and emerging needs, and CILIP Cymru Wales Conference 2024 will deliver a range of sessions and opportunities for delegates at all stages of their careers. CILIP Cymru Wales Chair Jamie Finch said: “We will be exploring and celebrating the work of library and information professionals in leading the way and influencing through the delivery of quality services. Whether you are a new pro- fessional or a manager/leader there will be something for everyone. Learn, discuss and be empowered through keynote speakers, panels sessions and learning sessions. There will be a trade exhibition and plenty of opportunity to network and share knowledge with like-minded colleagues.” Keynote speaker David McMenemy, Senior Lecturer in
Information Studies and creator of the REVEAL project for CILIP Scotland, will be provid- ing an overview of the project and looking at how libraries can develop their own ethical stance to advocacy. REVEAL (Rein- forcing Ethics and Values for Effective Advocacy in Libraries) has been created to give librar- ies the tools and knowledge to deliver effective advocacy, framed by the ethical values of librarianship. The aim it to ensure the message is not just about how library services are delivered, but also why ethics are such an important part of delivery. REVEAL includes a toolkit and delegates can download and access it for free at
www.cilips.org.uk/reveal. A practical workshop for anyone looking to find out more about professional registration will also be held on the day. The session will cover:
l The benefits of Professional Registration;
l an overview of Professional Registration and the Pro- fessional Knowledge and Skills Base; l the right level of Professional Registration for you; l recent changes to submission and support.
The session will also feature a Q&A, helping anyone interested in Professional Registration find the informa- tion they need. You can visit
www.cilip.org.uk/professionalreg- istration to find out more before attending. There will also be a session focusing on training being developed to contribute to Welsh Government’s Anti-racist Wales action plan with the training develop- ers. Other highlights to look out for on the day include a celebration of the 2023 CILIP Cymru Wales Team of the Year award winners and the Tir na n-Og Children’s Book Awards.
There are more speakers set to be announced, and you can keep updated by visiting
https://tinyurl.com/2pkdc7hs. IP
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