Mandy Powell's (Assistant Director of Workforce Development, CILIP) presentation at the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
The Public Library Skills Strategy (PLSS) has been jointly developed by CILIP and Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) to help guide and support the learning and development needs of the Public Library workforce in England. The strategy focuses on the skills needed to create a future for Public Libraries as Digital, Creative & Cultural Centres of Excellence – a thriving network of innovative civic spaces (virtual and physical) offering freely-accessible services that support reading & literacy, develop skills, foster creativity, promote health & wellbeing and provide a platform for community participation.
Presentation by Debbie Hicks (Creative Director, The Reading Agency) and Julie Spencer (Head of Library and Museums, Bolton Council ) at the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
This joint presentation by The Reading Agency and Society of Chief Librarians presentation will focus on the role of public libraries in delivering better health and wellbeing outcomes for local communities through Universal Health Offer developments such as Reading Well Books on Prescription supporting self-management through quality endorsed reading and Reading Friends, the new Big Lottery funded programme using reading befriending to combat loneliness and isolation amongst vulnerable older people. It will also look at the new partnerships this work is developing and the opportunities for more joined up working across the library sector
Mark Freeman's (Libraries and Heritage Services Manager, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
There are 2 million people in the UK who experience sight loss and this is set to increase as our population ages. With some thought, libraries can be one of the most supportive of services in terms of keeping people mentally active and in touch with the wider world. This session will examine some of the ways in which we can make our buildings and our resources more sight loss friendly.
Beyond the summer reading challenge: using your volunteers to share your year...CILIP
Presentation by Emma Ali (Collections Access Officer – Libraries & Learning, Bolton Library & Museum Service) at the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
Are you looking to engage with young volunteers to develop your library service? Interested in setting up a new young volunteer programme, or expanding an existing one? This workshop will showcase the Imaginators, the young volunteers at Bolton Library & Museum Service, and how the programme has evolved over time.
The workshop will cover the following areas: recruitment and retention of young volunteers; developing a year-round young volunteer programme; things to think about: safeguarding, training and pizza!; Accreditation, including Arts Award; and the impact of a strong young volunteer scheme – on the library service and on the young people involved. One of the Imaginators will also be on hand to talk about their experiences and answer any questions.
Using the Arts in Libraries to benefit health and well-beingCILIP
Sue Williamson (Head of Library Services, St Helens Council) and Cath Shea's (Arts Development Manager, St Helens Council) presentation at CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
Sue and Cath will outline the value of a vibrant Arts in Libraries programme in delivering on the agenda of health and well-being. They will describe their journey to a strong partnership with Public Health and Adult Social Care and Health and the lessons learnt along the way. They will also talk about how they secured support from organisations such as Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery in cementing the strong bond between Arts and Culture and Libraries and the huge benefits of working together to deliver a focused programme offering support to marginalised groups.
The mismatch between information that people need and what we provide them withCILIP
Jane Fox (Programme Manager – The Information Standard, NHS England) and Jonathan Berry's (National Policy Lead – Health Literacy, NHS England) presentation at the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
This session will be an interactive workshop session to explore the mismatch between the information that is produced in health and care and the level at which the target audience need it to be. The session will share real life examples of the problems, share good practice and introduce tools and techniques to help drive up not only the quality but the functionality of information for the public. Whether you commission, produce or want to be able to signpost to good quality information this session will equip you with what you need to know and what’s out there to help you. Although based on experiences in health and care information this will be of relevance to anyone that relies on consumer information that people can not only understand but also act on.
An insiders guide to Professional RegistrationCILIP
Dan Livesey's (CILIP North West Members Candidate Support Officer) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
Using a mix of presentation and workshop elements, the Chair of the Professional Registration Board, Kate Robinson, and the North West Candidate Support Officer, Dan Livesey, will guide you through the key elements of a successful submission for ACLIP, MCLIP or FCLIP. In this session they will explore what the Professional Registration and Accreditation Board is looking for when it assesses, how you determine which registration level is right for you, the mysteries of the VLE and how to get the best out of it, how to tell if you are writing reflectively and how to target the criteria. You’ll leave the session with a better understanding of how to succeed in your application, along with the time to reflect on your own ‘take-away’ messages from the conference itself to use for your own submission.
Working with partner agencies to support children and families through early ...CILIP
Diana Gerald's (BookTrust CEO) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
The Bookstart programme is now in its 25th year. It is a unique partnership between BookTrust, Arts Council England, the Welsh Government, publishers across the UK and every local authority across England and Wales. Activity in Northern Ireland is localised, and growing.Within each authority are other unique partnerships between libraries, health visitors, children’s centres, early years settings, cultural organisations and other services. By working together they ensure that every child’s reading journey is supported from birth through programmes which include the gifting of high quality books, resources and expert messaging.Abigail will explore what multi-agency working entails and its benefits as they relate to changes taking place across local government, and will provide library practitioners with a toolkit for working with partner agencies. A short film will include examples of local authorities who are putting children, families and reading at the centre of services by working together through the Bookstart programme
Mobilising Evidence and Organisational Knowledge in the NHSCILIP
Sue Lacey Bryant (Senior Advisor, Knowledge for Healthcare, Health Education England) and Louise Goswami's (Head of Library and Knowledge Services Development, Health Education England) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
Health Education England (HEE) is driving the implementation of Knowledge for Healthcare which articulates an ambitious vision for healthcare library and knowledge services funded by the NHS. These services supply the evidence base to the NHS to make #AMillionDecisions a day. HEE is taking a strategic approach to mobilising evidence and organisational knowledge through policy and advocacy initiatives, by introducing new resources, tools and techniques and by empowering our workforce. Partnership working across all sectors, and including CILIP, is central to our success. The speakers will outline their approach, share experience and invite ongoing dialogue.
Presentation by Debbie Hicks (Creative Director, The Reading Agency) and Julie Spencer (Head of Library and Museums, Bolton Council ) at the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
This joint presentation by The Reading Agency and Society of Chief Librarians presentation will focus on the role of public libraries in delivering better health and wellbeing outcomes for local communities through Universal Health Offer developments such as Reading Well Books on Prescription supporting self-management through quality endorsed reading and Reading Friends, the new Big Lottery funded programme using reading befriending to combat loneliness and isolation amongst vulnerable older people. It will also look at the new partnerships this work is developing and the opportunities for more joined up working across the library sector
Mark Freeman's (Libraries and Heritage Services Manager, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
There are 2 million people in the UK who experience sight loss and this is set to increase as our population ages. With some thought, libraries can be one of the most supportive of services in terms of keeping people mentally active and in touch with the wider world. This session will examine some of the ways in which we can make our buildings and our resources more sight loss friendly.
Beyond the summer reading challenge: using your volunteers to share your year...CILIP
Presentation by Emma Ali (Collections Access Officer – Libraries & Learning, Bolton Library & Museum Service) at the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
Are you looking to engage with young volunteers to develop your library service? Interested in setting up a new young volunteer programme, or expanding an existing one? This workshop will showcase the Imaginators, the young volunteers at Bolton Library & Museum Service, and how the programme has evolved over time.
The workshop will cover the following areas: recruitment and retention of young volunteers; developing a year-round young volunteer programme; things to think about: safeguarding, training and pizza!; Accreditation, including Arts Award; and the impact of a strong young volunteer scheme – on the library service and on the young people involved. One of the Imaginators will also be on hand to talk about their experiences and answer any questions.
Using the Arts in Libraries to benefit health and well-beingCILIP
Sue Williamson (Head of Library Services, St Helens Council) and Cath Shea's (Arts Development Manager, St Helens Council) presentation at CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
Sue and Cath will outline the value of a vibrant Arts in Libraries programme in delivering on the agenda of health and well-being. They will describe their journey to a strong partnership with Public Health and Adult Social Care and Health and the lessons learnt along the way. They will also talk about how they secured support from organisations such as Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery in cementing the strong bond between Arts and Culture and Libraries and the huge benefits of working together to deliver a focused programme offering support to marginalised groups.
The mismatch between information that people need and what we provide them withCILIP
Jane Fox (Programme Manager – The Information Standard, NHS England) and Jonathan Berry's (National Policy Lead – Health Literacy, NHS England) presentation at the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
This session will be an interactive workshop session to explore the mismatch between the information that is produced in health and care and the level at which the target audience need it to be. The session will share real life examples of the problems, share good practice and introduce tools and techniques to help drive up not only the quality but the functionality of information for the public. Whether you commission, produce or want to be able to signpost to good quality information this session will equip you with what you need to know and what’s out there to help you. Although based on experiences in health and care information this will be of relevance to anyone that relies on consumer information that people can not only understand but also act on.
An insiders guide to Professional RegistrationCILIP
Dan Livesey's (CILIP North West Members Candidate Support Officer) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
Using a mix of presentation and workshop elements, the Chair of the Professional Registration Board, Kate Robinson, and the North West Candidate Support Officer, Dan Livesey, will guide you through the key elements of a successful submission for ACLIP, MCLIP or FCLIP. In this session they will explore what the Professional Registration and Accreditation Board is looking for when it assesses, how you determine which registration level is right for you, the mysteries of the VLE and how to get the best out of it, how to tell if you are writing reflectively and how to target the criteria. You’ll leave the session with a better understanding of how to succeed in your application, along with the time to reflect on your own ‘take-away’ messages from the conference itself to use for your own submission.
Working with partner agencies to support children and families through early ...CILIP
Diana Gerald's (BookTrust CEO) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
The Bookstart programme is now in its 25th year. It is a unique partnership between BookTrust, Arts Council England, the Welsh Government, publishers across the UK and every local authority across England and Wales. Activity in Northern Ireland is localised, and growing.Within each authority are other unique partnerships between libraries, health visitors, children’s centres, early years settings, cultural organisations and other services. By working together they ensure that every child’s reading journey is supported from birth through programmes which include the gifting of high quality books, resources and expert messaging.Abigail will explore what multi-agency working entails and its benefits as they relate to changes taking place across local government, and will provide library practitioners with a toolkit for working with partner agencies. A short film will include examples of local authorities who are putting children, families and reading at the centre of services by working together through the Bookstart programme
Mobilising Evidence and Organisational Knowledge in the NHSCILIP
Sue Lacey Bryant (Senior Advisor, Knowledge for Healthcare, Health Education England) and Louise Goswami's (Head of Library and Knowledge Services Development, Health Education England) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
Health Education England (HEE) is driving the implementation of Knowledge for Healthcare which articulates an ambitious vision for healthcare library and knowledge services funded by the NHS. These services supply the evidence base to the NHS to make #AMillionDecisions a day. HEE is taking a strategic approach to mobilising evidence and organisational knowledge through policy and advocacy initiatives, by introducing new resources, tools and techniques and by empowering our workforce. Partnership working across all sectors, and including CILIP, is central to our success. The speakers will outline their approach, share experience and invite ongoing dialogue.
Sustaining our common values: the pressures at play and to comeCILIP
David McMenemy's (Lecturer and Course Director, University of Strathclyde) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
The presentation provides an overview of some of the key challenges the profession is facing and will continue to face in the modern era that confront our ethical values. With myriad challenges including protecting privacy and freedom of access to information, and the growing use of volunteers and philanthropy in service delivery, the profession will increasingly face calls to clearly address what it stands for in some key policy areas. The presentation will consider the nature of these challenges, and consider some of the potential solutions.
Jason Vit's (Literacy Hubs Manager, National Literacy Trust) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
National Literacy Trust Hubs are place-based solutions to intergenerational low literacy. Five are now operating in the UK. The Hubs harness community assets to address poverty and joblessness through campaigning, influencing and supporting literacy attitudes and behaviours. We target wards, groups and communities most at risk of low literacy.
Partnerships are key to our Hub model. The National Literacy Trust link local authorities, libraries, sporting and cultural organisations, faith and voluntary community groups, as well as businesses, health and education organisations.
This presentation will outline the Hub approach, look at some of the data used to identify groups in greatest need and highlight a few case studies as examples.
Beyond “Grey in Sepia”: Empowering the everyday life information literacy of ...CILIP
Dr Konstantina Martzoukou's (Senior Lecturer and PG Programme Leader for Information Management, Robert Gordon University)
This paper presents the research findings of ‘Lost in Information? Syrian new Scots Information Literacy Way-finding practices’ research project, which was funded by the Information Literacy Group (ILG) of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. The research was conducted via semi-structured interviews with Local Council Leads for Syrian Integration and focus groups with Syrian refugees in the North of Scotland.The research explored Syrian refugees’ ‘ways of knowing’ for addressing critical social inclusion needs (e.g. housing, welfare, education, benefits, employability, rights and entitlements), the barriers (e.g. English language, socio-cultural differences) and enablers (local community support, new technologies and media) they encounter and the characteristics of current information services available. The paper makes a set of recommendations on how to best aid Syrian newcomers in their resettlement, adaptation and social inclusion by supporting them with added-value local information services
Working Internationally for Libraries Conference 2021: IFLA's vision of inter...CILIP
"ONE WORLD ONE LIBRARY NETWORK"
Working Internationally for Libraries Conference 2021
June 25, 2021
CILIP Working Internationally for Libraries Conference was a one-day virtual event supported by Arts Council England, in partnership with Libraries Connected, British Library, British Council, Carnegie UK Trust, CILIP International Libraries & Information Group, and CILIP Public & Mobile Libraries Group. The 2021 Conference explored ways of connecting with library services and sector professionals from across the world to inspire and inform local library services. Speakers from a diverse range of regions – UK, Europe, Canada, Africa, and the Middle East - shared best practices, new ideas, and successful examples of international working projects.
The recording of the session is available here: https://vimeo.com/577152889
A Newcomer's Perspective - Challenges and OpportunitiesCILIP Ireland
Jim O'Hagan, Chief Executive, Libraries NI presents a "Newcomer's Perspective" on the challenges and opportunities of leading the public library service in Northern Ireland.
Axiell User Conference, Public Libraries, 3rd May - Nick Poole, CILIP: Strate...Axiell UK Public Library
Nick Poole, Chief Executive of CILIP looks at library sustainability and makes some recommendations on how libraries can implement a more sustainable strategy.... it starts with the user!
Sustaining our common values: the pressures at play and to comeCILIP
David McMenemy's (Lecturer and Course Director, University of Strathclyde) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
The presentation provides an overview of some of the key challenges the profession is facing and will continue to face in the modern era that confront our ethical values. With myriad challenges including protecting privacy and freedom of access to information, and the growing use of volunteers and philanthropy in service delivery, the profession will increasingly face calls to clearly address what it stands for in some key policy areas. The presentation will consider the nature of these challenges, and consider some of the potential solutions.
Jason Vit's (Literacy Hubs Manager, National Literacy Trust) presentation to the CILIP 2017 Conference in Manchester #CILIPConf17
National Literacy Trust Hubs are place-based solutions to intergenerational low literacy. Five are now operating in the UK. The Hubs harness community assets to address poverty and joblessness through campaigning, influencing and supporting literacy attitudes and behaviours. We target wards, groups and communities most at risk of low literacy.
Partnerships are key to our Hub model. The National Literacy Trust link local authorities, libraries, sporting and cultural organisations, faith and voluntary community groups, as well as businesses, health and education organisations.
This presentation will outline the Hub approach, look at some of the data used to identify groups in greatest need and highlight a few case studies as examples.
Beyond “Grey in Sepia”: Empowering the everyday life information literacy of ...CILIP
Dr Konstantina Martzoukou's (Senior Lecturer and PG Programme Leader for Information Management, Robert Gordon University)
This paper presents the research findings of ‘Lost in Information? Syrian new Scots Information Literacy Way-finding practices’ research project, which was funded by the Information Literacy Group (ILG) of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. The research was conducted via semi-structured interviews with Local Council Leads for Syrian Integration and focus groups with Syrian refugees in the North of Scotland.The research explored Syrian refugees’ ‘ways of knowing’ for addressing critical social inclusion needs (e.g. housing, welfare, education, benefits, employability, rights and entitlements), the barriers (e.g. English language, socio-cultural differences) and enablers (local community support, new technologies and media) they encounter and the characteristics of current information services available. The paper makes a set of recommendations on how to best aid Syrian newcomers in their resettlement, adaptation and social inclusion by supporting them with added-value local information services
Working Internationally for Libraries Conference 2021: IFLA's vision of inter...CILIP
"ONE WORLD ONE LIBRARY NETWORK"
Working Internationally for Libraries Conference 2021
June 25, 2021
CILIP Working Internationally for Libraries Conference was a one-day virtual event supported by Arts Council England, in partnership with Libraries Connected, British Library, British Council, Carnegie UK Trust, CILIP International Libraries & Information Group, and CILIP Public & Mobile Libraries Group. The 2021 Conference explored ways of connecting with library services and sector professionals from across the world to inspire and inform local library services. Speakers from a diverse range of regions – UK, Europe, Canada, Africa, and the Middle East - shared best practices, new ideas, and successful examples of international working projects.
The recording of the session is available here: https://vimeo.com/577152889
A Newcomer's Perspective - Challenges and OpportunitiesCILIP Ireland
Jim O'Hagan, Chief Executive, Libraries NI presents a "Newcomer's Perspective" on the challenges and opportunities of leading the public library service in Northern Ireland.
Axiell User Conference, Public Libraries, 3rd May - Nick Poole, CILIP: Strate...Axiell UK Public Library
Nick Poole, Chief Executive of CILIP looks at library sustainability and makes some recommendations on how libraries can implement a more sustainable strategy.... it starts with the user!
The Library of the Future: Embedding Sustainability into Strategic Planningldore1
This paper will discuss how the development of a new, ambitious ‘UCD Library Strategic Plan 2021-2025: The Library of the Future’ was carried out in a way that embeds future sustainability in all our services and facilities.
The starting point for the library’s strategic plan was UCD’s Strategy 2020-2024: ‘Rising to the Future’ which articulates a vision of a university with ambitions to grow its student population while also placing sustainability at its core, striving to ‘create a sustainable global society’. This placed an initial emphasis on developing a Library strategy that was future focused and centered on sustainability; economically, environmentally and socially.
Alongside this, development of the library’s strategy occurred during a time of significant challenges. These were multifactorial and included a shift in institutional priorities following the pandemic, and an unprecedented level of change in library and university leadership. This paper will outline how addressing these challenges further highlighted the need to embed a sustainable approach to delivering our new strategy.
This presentation will provide insight into how this strategic plan was developed with a focus on the library’s role in advancing a sustainable university. Furthermore, it will outline how sustainability was not viewed as a standalone strategic goal but, was fully embedded into each pillar laid out in the new strategy. This enabled us to consider sustainability in several different ways:
-The environmental impact of library spaces and services
-Management of library collections in the context of open research and global scholarship
-How we can support the development of critical literacies in our students and staff
-Enabling the capacity of library staff to support new and emerging roles and services
This paper will conclude by reflecting on how embedding sustainability into strategic planning can enable flexibility and adaptability when faced with unprecedented and significant challenges and change.
Gearing Librarians Towards Total Quality Service (with Emphasis on Personal a...PLAI STRLC
Powerpoint presentation of Vilma G. Anday during the 2008 PLAI-STRLC Regional Conference on Empowering Librarians in 21st century and General Assembly last September 24-26, 2008
This presentation was provided by Jon Shaw of the University of Pennsylvania, during the NISO hot topic virtual conference "Digitization, Discovery, and Use." The event was held March 23, 2022.
Well-being and impact have become very familiar terms in recent times. Since 2015 many public bodies in Wales have a duty under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act to carry out sustainable development. This is about improving the way that we can achieve our economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being. Dr Owain Rhys Roberts presents how this has been considered and applied at The National Library of Wales and gives participants the opportunity to reflect and consider how this can be applied to their own context.
Many of the stories and case studies shared at this conference highlight just how important the art of collaboration is to ensuring successful projects and initiatives. In this workshop, Mystery Beck explores the art of collaboration, addressing the key questions we need to consider in order to collaborate effectively.
Towards a green Library: the British library’s response to climate changeCILIP
The British Library has been working towards a brighter climate future for over a decade. In this session Blerina Hashani describes the Library’s journey towards decarbonisation and their role as a founding partner of the Green Libraries Partnership.
In Scotland over 30 environmental, heritage and cultural organisations have collaborated to create Climate Beacon hubs. In this session Kathleen Milne from Western Isles Libraries shares the story of their role in engaging communities to consider the impact of climate challenges.
Opening the Doors: Scotland moving Forward in collaborationCILIP
The University of Glasgow, one of the oldest and largest university libraries in Europe, holds an extensive range of unique and internationally significant collections. Martina McChrystal describes the Scottish funding landscape that enables cross sectoral library collaboration, the hybrid service innovations that her colleagues at Glasgow have implemented and explores some recent Scotland-wide collaborative projects they have participated in.
Making an impact by optimising space: How to keep track of print material in ...CILIP
Christine Brennan presents Marjan Baas-Harmsma's paper: The three campus libraries at Bangor University are merging into a single library. Much of the print stock is being relegated to an offsite storage unit to deal with space issues, preserve unique items and safeguard collections of special interest. Instead of using a conventional classification system, Bangor University uses Caia software and solutions, a modern storage solution that promises 100% discoverability and optimisation of available space.
Looking to improve your library’s sustainable environmental practices? In this opening address, CILIP President Kate Robinson explores the central role that librarians and information professionals play in helping their organisations and users work towards a more sustainable society. Kate shares highlights of CILIP’s sustainability initiatives including the new Green Libraries Partnership.
High level searching of medical and health related resources is a key skill for NHS Wales Librarians. In this session, Katrina Hall and Nia Morris explore the work being done to improve literature searching skills and services to ensure standardisation and quality across the organisation, and the resulting formation of a small team of expert searchers supporting the work of Health Education & Improvement Wales.
Celebrating the story of where higher education began in WalesCILIP
St David’s College, Lampeter was established in 1822. As part of the bicentenary celebrations the Special Collections and Archives embarked on several sustainable and collaborative projects to both highlight the collections, as well as explore further those individuals and groups who played key parts in the narrative of the Institution. Alison Harding will explore these projects and the partnerships developed through this work.
Reinventing online services to bridge the digital divideCILIP
Ian Rennie and Ceri Powell: During lockdown the Library and Learning Technology Service at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai established a library technology team to support both learners and staff. The team created a bilingual study skills site, online subject guides and coordinated a project to supply over a thousand devices to students to facilitate learning from home. The initiative won silver in the Welsh Library Team of the Year Awards in 2021.
Our place in an organisation that cares for the natural resources of WalesCILIP
Natural Resources Wales has embedded sustainable principles in all its work. In this session Kester Savage and Joanne Hindes explain how library and information services fit into the wider sustainability goals of the organisation and the challenges faced in putting sustainability in front and centre of their work.
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
2. #CILIPConf17
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Introducing the Public
Library Skills Strategy
Mandy Powell, Assistant Director of
Workforce Development, CILIP
4. Public Library Skills Strategy
2017-2030
Published jointly by the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL)
and the Chartered Institute of Library and Information
Professionals (CILIP)
5. The Public Library Skills Strategy (PLSS) will...
1. Guide the development of information and library skills, knowledge and
qualifications in the Public Library Sector in England between now and 2030
1. Support a future for Public Libraries as Digital, Creative & Cultural Centres of
Excellence - a thriving network of innovative civic spaces (virtual and physical)
offering freely-accessible services that support reading & literacy, develop skills, foster
creativity, promote health & wellbeing and provide a platform for community
participation
6. Scope
The Public Library Skills Strategy is focused on public libraries in England, however in
developing the strategy the Steering Group consulted with representatives from Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland and with experts from the wider Information, Library and
Knowledge sectors including Health Libraries, Schools Libraries, Government Libraries and
The British Library.
The Public Library Skills Strategy is intended as a pre-cursor to the wider UK Information
Skills Strategy, which will be developed in partnership between 2018-2020.
7. Working Group
CILIP and SCL joint lead the development of the strategy with the help of a working group
made up of library practitioners from across England, the group included frontline,
specialist and senior staff as well as student representation, with support from CILIP
staff who have a key role in workforce development.
8. Vision
The Vision which drives this Strategy is of a future for Public Libraries in England as Digital,
Creative & Cultural Centres of Excellence - a thriving network of innovative civic
spaces (virtual and physical) offering freely-accessible services that support reading &
literacy, develop skills, foster creativity, promote and support health & wellbeing and provide
a platform for community participation.
Our vision puts information and library skills and values at the heart of public
service delivery. We will ensure that the expertise of our profession is recognised and
valued by Local Authorities for its ability to develop and deliver quality services that meet
community needs.
9. Our 2020 Goal:
“To put library and
information skills and
professional values at the
heart of an equal,
democratic and prosperous
society”
10. Public Library Sector in England
•3,000+ physical service points
•Embedded in communities, schools, hospitals
•Developing online offer- digital services
•Lead and supported by 11,000 skilled
library and information experts
Expert knowledge Skills Ethics
11. Public libraries are uniquely
positioned to harness the
power of technology,
creativity and
participation to deliver
measurable impact against
key local and national
government agendas
•Business and enterprise
•Skills and employability
•Health and wellbeing
•Learning and education
•Communities
12. Changes and Challenges
Ageing workforce
45% of current info and library workforce due to reach
retirement age buy 2030
Lack of ethnic representation
97% of UK info and library workforce self identify as white
(compared to 88% in the population)
Gender pay gap
Workforce is 79% female, 21% male, but 47% of top
earners in the profession are men
CILIP Workforce Mapping report
13. PLSS
•9 aims to guide the future development of the workforce
•10 Recommendations
•Local and National level
Guide employers- recognise and value skills of the
profession, support job creation
Support individuals- develop skills, plan careers, lead
14. 1. Attracting, retaining and developing talent
2. Targeting inclusion, diversity, representation and equality
3. Investing in professional skills and ethics
4. Promoting leadership at every level
5. An open, inclusive approach to professionalism
6. Lowering the barriers to entry
7. A commitment to Continuing Professional Development
8. Valuing transferable skills
9. Looking beyond the sector
15. 9 Aims
1. Attracting, retaining and developing talent
The sector needs to attract the best new talent, from diverse backgrounds, to work in
information and library services
2. Targeting inclusion, diversity, representation and equality
We need to ensure that the Public Library workforce represents and is inclusive of the full
range of communities we serve, proactively targeting exclusion and inequality
3. Investing in professional skills and ethics
The Public Library workforce combines skills and knowledge with professional ethics;
employers can be confident in the delivery of modern, relevant library services
16. 4. Promoting leadership at every level
The sector needs to promote leadership at every level of the workforce, encouraging and
supporting staff at every level to contribute to the development of services
5. An open, inclusive approach to professionalism
While Public Libraries continue to need access to specialist library and information skills, we
will no longer assume that specialist expertise and skills are exclusively vested in the library
and information professional
6. Lowering the barriers to entry
Our approach to Workforce Development must offer multiple pathways into working in
Public Libraries, combining both academic and non-academic routes while continuing to
support Professional Registration and qualifications;
17. 7. A commitment to Continuing Professional Development
We recognise the inherent professionalism offered by people joining at a variety of entry
levels, with varied ambitions for their own development, and are committed to supporting
lifelong learning and CPD for all Public Library staff;
8. Valuing transferable skills
We acknowledge and celebrate the fact that people will move into and out of the Public
Library sector, bringing with them a broad mix of skills and professional experience;
9. Looking beyond the sector
We need to identify and address the information and learning needs of wider stakeholders
beyond the Public Library sector.
18.
19. Towards a Skills Framework
Leaders
ManagersSpecialists
Local Staff
Skills include:
Visible, negotiator, compelling communicator, persuasive,
creative, adaptable, commercial, advocate and strategist.
Understand legal context and framework
Activities include:
Set direction, set values and ethical principles, work with
stakeholders and policymakers, inspire and motivate the
workforce, lead change and secure funding, build the
business
Skills include:
Problem-solving, project management, commercial
contractors, change managers, resourceful, people
managers, credible and resilient leaders, communicators
Activities include:
Expertly manage the resources to support and enable local
staff to do their work, manage and encourage risk,
problem-solve, develop partnerships and performance.
Skills include:
Current knowledge, knowledge management,
communication, creativity, credible commercial knowledge,
project managers. Transferrable skills in information,
records and knowledge management
Activities include:
Developed and accredited (qualified) expertise to solve
complex problems, provides skilled advice, competence or
services enable local and countrywide services
Skills include:
Welcoming, proactive, literate, creative, resilient and
adaptable team players. Local leaders. Advocacy, up
skilling, IT and digital literacy, facilitation, communication
and writing.
Activities include:
Providing an inclusive and expert service to local library
users.
20. Recommendations
Aim 1: Attracting, retaining and developing talent
Recommendation 1.1: A national advocacy campaign celebrating the
workforce
Advocate the skills of the sector
Create recognition and understating
Attract new generation
Recommendation 1.2: Development of an Employer Engagement Plan
SCL and CILIP working with employers
Highlight benefits of CPD programmes
Job creation
21. Aim 2: Targeting inclusion, diversity, representation and equality
Recommendation 2.1: A Diversity and Equality Plan for the Sector
CILIP Ethics Committee
Develop a diversity and equality plan for the profession
Celebrate and support diversity, inclusion and representation
22. Aim 3: Investing in professional skills and ethics
Recommendation 3.1: Revisiting the role of professional ethics in
Public Libraries
CILIP has launched an 18 month ethics review
Revise the Ethical Principles of librarianship
CILIP and SCL will work together to re-state the role of professional
ethics in public libraries
23. Aim 4: Promoting leadership at every level
Recommendation 4.1: Develop a Public Libraries Leadership
programme
CILIP and SCL work together to develop and implement
Help talented staff grow into roles of influence
24. Aim 5: An open, inclusive approach to professionalism
Recommendation 5.1: Changing the way we think about
‘professionalism’
CILIP adopting new, more open and inclusive approach
Recognising and celebrating professional attitude
Supported by Professional Registration
SCL and CILIP working together
25. Aim 6: Lowering the barriers to entry
Recommendation 6.1: Reviewing existing pathways into the profession
Creation of a working group
Review existing pathways and qualifications
Make recommendations for development of occupational standards
Apprenticeships
Sector skills council for profession
Support development of profession
Seek new opportunities
26. Aim 7: A commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Recommendation 7.1: Shared approaches to CPD for Public Library
staff & volunteers
SCL and CILIP will explore a shared approach to the promotion of
learning and development opportunities for staff
Shared learning platform
27. Aim 8: Valuing transferable skills
Recommendation 8.1: A UK-wide job shadowing scheme
Explore the potential and the logistics of a UK wide job shadowing
scheme
Support the movement of information and library experts between the
sectors exploit transferable skills
Recommendation 8.2: Celebrating and profiling diverse career paths
CILIP and SCL will work together to celebrate and showcase people
who have developed successful careers worked in different parts of the
library and information sector
promoting transferable skills and career planning
28. Next steps
Short term (1 year)
•Recommendations agreed, lead identified for each
•Identification of resources needed
•Greater visibility of staff roles
Medium term (2-4 years)
•Emerging opportunities and pathways for staff
•Evidence of the impact of advocacy
•Employers and stakeholders understand value of investing in progression
•Moving towards a vibrant and competitive job market
•Transferable skills across the profession, and the wider cultural / heritage sector
Long term (5 years +)
•Successful evaluation and review of the framework
•Established menu of pathways and opportunities
•Evidence of a diverse and respected workforce
•Sector is able to recruit more people with the right skills and aptitudes
•Emergence of Leaders from within the library workforce
•Retention of talent
•Greater investment in skills and learning
•Increased job mobility between other sectors
29. Thank You
PLSS working group
Alison Wheeler
Mandy Powell
Tracey Cox
Julie Griffiths
Sue Wills
Subnum Khan
Hannah Boroudjou
Zsuzsanna Nemeth
Sara Teers
Claire Back
Chris Fardon
Luke Stevens-Burt
Jo Cornish
Julia Chandler
Supported by
Nick Poole
Simon Berney-Edwards
Kate Arnold
Neil MacInnes
Libraries Taskforce