New Chapter
Well as I've already mentioned I'm starting a new job next month, as Head of Higher Education at the British Library, you can read the formal announcement here.I'm obviously excited to be joining the...
View ArticlePolicy, Policy, Policy
That's what most members would argue CILIP needs to concentrate on, and after the first meeting of the new Policy Forum, held in Birmingham last week, I'm pleased to say that CILIP is definitely...
View Article"no librarians were killed"*
In a fascinating, and inspiring, article in the Guardian on Thursday, Clarie Armitstead described how libraries (and publishing projects) are helping to raise living standards in Colombia.The article,...
View ArticleBack on track?
I've been hoping (trying?) to get back into my blogging stride, and hopefully Lewis' win in Monaco will give me the impetus to do that. So look out for some more updates soon.
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City of Culture - City of (Mobile) Libraries
We're just back from a long weekend in Liverpool - where I was involved in the judging for the Branch and Mobile Group's Annual MobileMeet.I enjoyed my experience at this event last year (in Wales) so...
View ArticleClaire - you've been 'badgered'
Well the end of another compelling series of the Apprentice - and sadly once again Sir Alan has failed to appoint the best all-round candidate - Claire Young. All credit to Lee, but i just don't think...
View ArticleWhere in the World?
London as it happens! Despite being very quiet I haven't been away - I've just been keeping my head down!But in deference to my regular reader (thanks UC!) I'm planning to get back on the keyboard in...
View ArticleBooks Change Lives
To the London Review of Books Bookshop last night for a event to launch Book Aid International's new strategic framework. The event was hosted by author Sebastian Faulks, and with Julian Fellowes...
View ArticleAll Change
I'm modifying this blog, to reflect some changing professional interests. So 'regular readers' please bear with me whilst I make the changes and try to work out a design that will accommodate the...
View ArticleGather under the Umbrella
Well its (almost) the eve of the CILIP Umbrella 2009 conference, and I'm looking forward to seeing the Programme I designed come alive.All the groups and individuals involved have put a huge amount...
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