What professional groups are out there...
I decided to do exercise 2.
2a. Subscribe to a social media account of a
professional body of your choice. I chose 3 as follows:
2b. Did you learn anything new about that
organisation after joining? Was it useful?
LAI – I assumed because I have no library qualifications I
would not be able to join the LAI. Delighted to find I can join and will do so
shortly. Looking forward to attending some of the events and meeting other
library staff.
CILIP – I’ve seen “CILIP” but didn’t even know what the
acronym meant. Woowoo. It means Chartered
Institute of Library and Information Professionals. I know nothing about them
but hope to learn more in the next few weeks.
ALA – American Library Association - I’ve already done a lot of research on their website
so know a lot about them. Obviously the situations in US, UK & Ireland are
hugely different due to the massive funding cuts they have both been
experiencing in comparison to Ireland but it’s important to know what’s
happening around the World. To quote Jim Rettig (ALA past president)
“What happens to one type of library effects us all. Library
communities around the country need to become a unified voice, ready to
advocate for all libraries”.
The ALA have a huge amount of fantastic information and reports
about providing services and resources to the LBGT library patron.
2c. Reach out to that organisation on social
media.
I sent a tweet and posted the following message on each Facebook
page & to each Twitter of the three organisations listed as follows:;
“Hi, just saying hello from Wexford in Ireland. I’m a
Library Assistant and currently studying a self-directed online course about
online tools in particular social media tools and learn about what's current in
the ever changing web 2.0 sphere. #Rudai23 #WRSLAI”
I am awaiting responses.
Regards
John The Captain Ryan
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