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This is very odd - I haven't had Jackie Fishleigh's response to Tony; only Tony's response to her (him?); neither have I had Zena's message, just Frances' response.
I would like to say, though: well said, Zena!
Malcolm Dobson
-----Original Message-----
From: Chartered Library and Information Professionals
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Frances Hendrix
Sent: 13 July 2006 11:46
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: List Closure
What a useful and interesting addition to the debate, thank you
I was thinking about this earlier today. Much has been made by some, in
a condescending manner, that there are only so many users of this list
BUT if memory serves me right the number isn't much below the number who
voted certain Council members onto council?
f
-----Original Message-----
From: Chartered Library and Information Professionals
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Woodley Zena (RQ8) Mid
Essex Hospital
Sent: 13 July 2006 10:36
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: List Closure
I have followed this debate with interest. I agree there's a place for
communites of practice, but am concerned this is putting people into
too-closely defined areas. Thinking, and looking, outside the box is
one of the great strengths of this profession. That, and a certain
bloody-mindedness!
Some members of this list have rebuked others for expressing an opinion
unpalatable to them - "Sir, I disagree profoundly with what you say, but
I will defend to the death your right to say it". I am a passionate
believer in free speech; it seems to me that many of the recent laws of
this country are - slowly but surely - eroding that freedom. I do not
think my Institute should be a part of this.
I understand the Institute's wish to disengage from 'Lis-Cilip'. Rather
like certain information trends within the NHS, one is being directed
toward to a particular source for discussion, and one is invited to
create a personal profile accordingly. They see this as a focus on
member benefits - and what benefit is there in something that's freely
available to all? I would wish to continue this List - albeit under
another name - for I think it serves two functions: as a (necessarily
sometimes acidic) debating arena; and as an arena which can engage all
those (many) individuals who work in information, but who do not see
membership of this Institute as a necessary part of their
professionalism. Cilip may be exasperated by them, but they should not
be preventing communication between members & non-members - quite the
reverse.
And at a time when blandness rules, and we are ever mindful of not
upsetting anyone, ever, I confess to enjoying some of the interchanges.
I am an adult, & know well enough that not everyone likes me. I've
learnt to live with it: if I want endless love, I'll get a dog.
Cheers!
Zena Woodley B.A.(Joint Hons), MCLIP
Library Resources Manager
The Warner Library
Broomfield Hospital
Chelmsford CM1 7ET
T: 01245-514310
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