Aargh! Falling very far behind now. The new LMS went live on the 21st July and all hell broke loose in the library. I've spent the past few weeks trying to fix publication patterns and check in all the items we'd been recording on paper while the old system was down.
So - networking... It's not a word I'm particularly fond of, but I do see the importance of it. I'm on LinkedIn and I just joined LISNPN now. Facebook I mostly use for social purposes, but our library has a fbook page and I can see that it's a useful way of communicating informally with our readers.
LinkedIn I found a bit confusing at first in some ways, but I'm getting used to it and I've added various people that I know to my network. It's a useful way to keep in touch, and it's another source of job ads to look at (although a lot of them are outside the UK).
LISNPN I'm still getting to know, but there are some good forums and news pages. I'm not so sure about the format and layout though - it could do with a bit of a declutter. I missed a recent networking event but I'll try and get to the next one.
I don't do a lot of teaching in my current job, so I haven't really looked at LAT, but I'd consider joining one of the CILIP communities as it's a good way of discussing relevant issues with people having similar experiences.
Face to face networking can be daunting, but sometimes it's better to talk to people face to face. I try to do it whenever possible because I know I need the practice! I went to a CILIP networking event a few years ago which got me some work experience at Iniva in Shoreditch. You never know who you're going to meet, and although it could be awful, it might also help you find your next job!
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