I agree with Malcolm's last posting. I think three things should be
happening:
* CILIP should be keeping statistics on 'acceptable' and 'unacceptable'
adverts (they may be doing this already)
* CILIP should make representations to any 'unacceptable' advertisers (but
accept the advert. I, personally, like the kite mark idea, but I can see
disadvantages to it as well.)
* As many members as possible should send letters indicating that they
would have been interested in the post if the salary had been appropriate,
& advising them of the CILIP recommended salary. Although, note that only
a small percentage of CILIP members have been active in this debate so
far, so this may not be very effective.
The last point is particularly important as CILIP is a
member-organisation; we ARE CILIP - so we should be doing something, as
members. Members could also lobby their group or branch Councillors,
requesting that their views are taken forward at the next Council meeting.
I also think, again, that CILIP should be taking a part in this discussion
on LIS-CILIP.
Chris Armstrong
National Councillor
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