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I'll give it a go, but that was the result of applying nationally. They didn't respond to my follow-up. Mike Morris, Librarian, ISCA 51 Banbury Rd., Oxford OX2 6PE 01865 274671 -----Original Message----- From: Chartered Library and Information Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul Catherall Sent: 18 February 2005 15:29 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Campaigning for librarians Mike just had a look at the AUT site: http://www.aut.org.uk <http://www.aut.org.uk> ...it says: The AUT represents a wide range of staff at all stages of their careers in the UK's higher education and research establishments. All academic and related staff, whether in pre- or post-1992 institutions, are eligible to join. Those members of staff catered for include: academics researchers (including Medical Research Council staff) administrators computer staff librarians and postgraduates employed to do teaching or related work. Eligibility is not dependent on type of contract, and we represent permanent, full-time, fixed-term, part-time, and hourly-paid staff. The AUT can be of particular help to members on fixed-term contracts. ....why not query this with central AUT rather than the local branch, try this email: [log in to unmask] paul Paul Catherall MA(Dist) MCLIP ILTA Web Developer | Datblygwr y We Information & Student Services | Gwasanaethau Myfyrwyr a Gwybodaeth North East Wales Institute of HE | Athrofa Addysg Uwch Gogledd Ddwyrain Cymru Mold Road | Ffordd yr Wyddgrug Wrexham | Wrecsam LL11 2AW Tel | Ffôn : 01978293341 (Internal | Mewnol: 3341) Mobile | Ffôn symudol : 07855183186 Email | E-bost: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://www.newi.ac.uk <http://www.newi.ac.uk> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- From: Chartered Library and Information Professionals on behalf of Mike Morris Sent: Fri 18/02/2005 15:11 To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Campaigning for librarians In my case they turned me down because I am paid as clerical, regardless of the job I do. It seems in Oxford they *can* ignore us. Mike Morris, Librarian, ISCA 51 Banbury Rd., Oxford OX2 6PE 01865 274671 -----Original Message----- From: Chartered Library and Information Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul Catherall Sent: 18 February 2005 14:39 To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Campaigning for librarians I am quite surprised Mike (sorry I think I missed your earlier email in the deluge of emails I get), perhaps things will be different after they merge with NATFE, or maybe you could even write to them when they draw up a new constitution (which presumably they will have to) - outlining your previous application refusal and reasons why librarians should be part of the new union? If you have a training role maybe you could emphasise this more, or if you have an external training role (say with a CILIP group) try to get this across. I think a lot of people in libraries would like to join AUT, and it's not something they will be able to ignore. paul ________________________________ From: Chartered Library and Information Professionals on behalf of Mike Morris Sent: Fri 18/02/2005 14:18 To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Campaigning for librarians The fact remains that people in my position are *refused* representation by AUT. I would far rather be in AUT than Unison, though I have had good help from them, but am not allowed to join. Mike Morris, Librarian, ISCA 51 Banbury Rd., Oxford OX2 6PE 01865 274671 -----Original Message----- From: Chartered Library and Information Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul Catherall Sent: 18 February 2005 14:14 To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Campaigning for librarians I don't think you need any special grading status to join AUT...