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Wales Current Awareness Service /Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth CILIP Cymru Monday 9th February 2009 If you would like to receive your own copy of the Wales Current Awareness Service, you can join the list at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/lis-wales.html or contact Mandy Powell, Development Officer, Cilip Wales at [log in to unmask] 1. CYNULLIAD / WELSH ASSEMBLY 1.1 Fourth Economic Summit Communiqué The fourth session of the all-Wales Economic Summit brought together business leaders and representatives of key sectors to review progress on tackling the recession. Although Welsh unemployment remains lower than any time between 1984 and 1997, labour market statistics published last month show the number of jobs in Wales is down 16,000 over the previous year (14,000 down over the previous quarter). During 2009, other job losses recently announced – notably by Corus, affecting around 1,100 jobs in Wales – will be factored into the employment picture. The meeting received a full update on the responses co-ordinated by the Welsh Assembly Government since the third Summit on 5 December 2008. Members were pleased to note the rapid roll-out of the new ProAct initiative, introduced as a pilot scheme for Wales’ automotive industry. This new scheme provides quality training for employees put on short-time working – offering an alternative to redundancy, through retraining on days not being worked. To read full article visit: http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/2933598/?lang=en 1.2 Telesgop lands new contracts and expands into new markets Telesgop – one of Wales’ fastest growing production companies announced today (Thursday February 5) that it has secured contracts worth in excess of £1.8million and is expanding its capacity to become one of the UK’s leading providers of internet TV. The news coincided with the launch of their new purpose built headquarters on SA1 Swansea Waterfront which were officially opened by Ieuan Wyn Jones, Minister for the Economy and Transport at the Welsh Assembly Government. Support from the Assembly Government enabled Telesgop to create twelve new jobs, create a new multimedia team, and invest in the latest internet and Hi Definition technology. Opening their new facilities the Minister said: It's always good news to hear that a Welsh business is expanding and successfully entering new markets and winning significant new business. We have a wealth of talent in Wales particularly in the creative industries sector and I am particularly pleased the Assembly Government has been able to support Telesgop with their exciting plans. To read full article visit: http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/2930731/?lang=en 1.3 Automotive workers get ‘ProActive’ One of the first companies in Wales who could benefit from the Welsh Assembly Government’s unique ProAct scheme has been announced today [Thursday 5 February 2009] during a visit from the First Minister. 100 staff at the Japanese-owned automotive component manufacturer, Shimizu, based in Welshpool, could receive up to £2,000 of funding per individual for training and a wage subsidy of £2,000 each. Shimizu is in the process of putting together its ProAct training plan with assistance from the Welsh Assembly Government’s Human Resources Development Advisors. ProAct is a new £48m scheme launched in January this year which provides funding for employers who are facing difficulties during the recession. The support is intended to help businesses prepare for economic recovery by up-skilling their workforce while they are on short-time working and retaining skilled staff who may otherwise be made redundant. The pilot programme is focussing on the automotive sector with a view to extending this to other private sector companies. To read full article visit: http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/2930315/?lang=en 1.4 Minister publishes planning advice on sport, recreation and open spaces Updated advice for sport, recreation and other open spaces was published by Welsh Assembly Government Environment, Sustainability and Housing Minister Jane Davidson today (Thursday 5 Feb). Technical Advice Note (TAN) 16, 'Sport, Recreation and Open Space' is the latest TAN to be revised in a series of guidelines for communities, developers and local planning authorities in Wales, to help them prepare local development plans and make decisions on planning applications. Jane Davidson said: Planning plays an essential part in helping deliver the Assembly Government's strategies for the people, environment and economy of Wales. I am pleased that the revised note reflects our commitment to a healthier, more sustainable country. It draws on our strategies for sport and recreation, play, health and well-being while recognising that managing open, green spaces can help us deal with some of the effects of climate change. The TAN advises local planning authorities – Wales' 22 local councils and three National Park Authorities – on preparing Open Space Assessments. These can help authorities with their longer term development planning and also provide planners throughout Wales with a common basis to gauge the current provision of parks and other green spaces and help to meet future needs. http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/2932436/?lang=en 1.5 European funding for credit unions A £750,000 project to extend financial services to help people in Wales struggling to manage their money has been given the go-ahead for Convergence funding, Social Justice Minister Dr Brian Gibbons announced yesterday (Wednesday Feb 4th). The European Regional Development Fund has contributed almost £270,000 to fund the project in Convergence Areas, which has been matched by the Welsh Assembly Government. A further £217,000 has been provided by the Assembly Government to run the project in other areas. The project will strengthen the existing network and attract thousands more customers who will benefit from a range of services including savings schemes, and affordable loans as well as information and advice on managing their finances. It will target those on low incomes and struggling with debt. It will also provide vital support for people who may have a poor credit history and are unable to access mainstream banking services. The credit union movement in Wales exists to provide a trusted, community-based service which currently assists more than 47,000 people. The new scheme will raise awareness and provide an alternative solution to the risks of turning to loan sharks and doorstep lenders to relieve such pressures. To read full article visit: http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/2932189/?lang=en 1.6 ‘A piece of cake’ for bakery workers to gain new skills Deputy Minister for Skills John Griffiths has today launched a new learning centre for employees at Avana Bakeries in Rogerstone, Newport. The Welsh Assembly Government’s Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) has provided nearly £100,000 of funding for the provision of services at the new learning centre at Avana Bakeries, a supplier of Marks and Spencer and part of the UK’s biggest food manufacturer, Premier Foods. The funding, secured by the ‘The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union' (BFAWU) is set to bring more learning opportunities to Avana Bakeries' employees via a range of vocational learning. The learning opportunities will enable employees to gain extra skills at pre NVQ and at levels 1 and 2 in a flexible and supportive environment. Cutting a specially made cake to mark the official opening of the learning centre, John Griffiths said: I am delighted that the funding provided by the Welsh Assembly Government and effective partnership working between trade unions and employers has created such a fantastic opportunity for workers to gain extra skills. The learning centre project is another investment in the workforce of Wales and an excellent example of how we are helping to protect our workers from the challenges our economy faces. http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/2926501/?lang=en 2. ADDYSG BELLACH AC UWCH / HE AND FE 2.1 Aberystwyth University to play major role in largest single UK green energy initiative Scientists from Aberystwyth University are set to play a major role in a £27m UK initiative launched by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) on Tuesday 27 January 2009, to develop clean, green and sustainable fuels. The BBSRC Sustainable Bioenergy Centre (BSBEC) represents the biggest ever single UK public investment in bioenergy research. Its aim is to provide the science to underpin and develop the important and emerging UK sustainable bioenergy sector – and to replace the petrol in cars with fuels derived from plants. Dr Iain Donnison from the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University will be working with scientists from Rothamsted Research, Imperial College London and Cambridge University on the Perennial Bioenergy Crops Programme – one of six research hubs that make up BSBEC. To read full article visit: http://www.aber.ac.uk/aberonline/en/archive/2009/01/au909/ 2.2 Developing Europe’s Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization To a person living in a remote corner of Slovenia, Sweden or even West Wales, globalisation may appear to be a remote concept, involving big towns and cities with their Starbucks and McDonalds, and indeed academic research in the field would seem to support this way of thinking, with most studies in recent years focusing on urban concerns. This is all set to change with a new three-year project which is being coordinated by the Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University. Professor Michael Woods, Head of the Institute, is leading a €1.5m study funded by the European Union Framework Programme into Developing Europe’s Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization (DERREG). This ambitious project will work with partners in nine European countries, ranging from Sweden in the north to Spain in the south, Ireland in the west and the Czech Republic in the east. The nature of the areas studied will vary from very remote areas such as the west of Ireland to rural regions that are close to industrial centres such as Saarland in Germany. Professor Woods has been interested in the idea behind the project for a number of years. His research has been predominantly in the area of rural politics and governance, and he is fascinated by the way in which global processes affect different regions. “One of the fallacies about globalization is that it is a steam-roller that erodes local differences,” says Professor Woods. “Yes, there are overarching trends that affect us all but different regions are differently positioned to respond to them.” Globalization is obviously a tremendously large concept, so the team has broken it down into a series of themes. One of these is the economic impact, and how businesses in rural areas are becoming engaged in global processes. Another is increased mobility and migration, such as migrant workers and second home owners. Sustainable development is the next element, looking for instance at how rural areas can use their natural environment as capital, such as through ecotourism or the potential for renewable energy. The final theme is capacity building, looking at issues such as education and training. There is a practical purpose to this research. At the end of the three-year project, the intention is that there will be an online resource centre which will make the information gathered and conclusions reached publicly available as a tool to be used by people involved with rural and regional development. This can then inform the preparation of strategies to cope with globalization, allowing people to look at the issues in the context of their own regions and highlighting best practice. To read full article visit: http://www.aber.ac.uk/aberonline/en/archive/2009/01/au1309/ 2.3 £13m booster for North Wales learning From Daily Post A UNIVERSITY is to change the face of education in North Wales with three new centres of learning worth £13m. Professor Michael Scott, vice chancellor of Glyndwr University in Wrexham, spoke exclusively to the Daily Post last night about plans for a groundbreaking £2m early learning facility, as well as the development of an £8m design and technology block and a £3m conference and arts venue. “We get the keys to the conference and arts centre in the coming days and hope to formally open it in June,” said Prof Scott. “It’s a conversion of the old school hall and now looks a very modern building, it looks fantastic. “We are also developing an £8m technology building which is only at the design stage at the moment. It will be great when it comes through.” But the most exciting development, according to Prof Scott, is the early learning centre, following a £2m grant from the Welsh Assembly Government recently. “This is going to be at the cutting edge,” he said. “We are going to look at what schools and nurseries have been doing with 0-3 year olds and we even have a degree in children’s play now at the university. “The concept is different, it’s not all about education. “You don’t just put education in a centre like this and hope it works, you put the child in the centre and see what the child needs – love, security, financial security, as well as numeracy and literacy. “That’s part of it but it’s also going to concentrate on health, diet, physical exercise. It’s going to be unique. He added: “We’re looking at the long-term, so the proof of whether we’re successful will be in 16-18 years time, not right now. “We will see then if we have the same problems in society – such as binge-drinking and violence – young people feel angry and disenfranchised so we need to get right back to the start of the process and say to ourselves, ‘this child is special’. “We tell the play leaders this, and the nursery nurses, and parenting is so important. “The political feedback has been very good so we can’t wait to go ahead with this.” The North East Institute of Higher Education (Newi) was granted university status by royal assent of the Queen, on the advice of the Privy Council last July. The institute, which has nearly 8,000 students, was named Glyndr University after Wales’ most famous son – the visionary leader, scholar and nation builder Owain Glyndr. And Prof Scott admits its inauguration on February 28 will be a proud day for everyone who oversaw its transition. “I’ve been here for eight years now, and my dream back then was for us to become a university within seven years, which we did,” he said. “We’ve redefined and extended what our mission was and are focused even more now. “Everything we do is for the development and economic regeneration of this region and our community.” http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2009/01/31/13m-booster- for-north-wales-learning-55578-22821410/ 2.4 Welsh language plays leading role in new suite From Daily Post A REVOLUTIONARY new digital conferencing suite – the first of its kind in the UK – has been opened at Wrexham’s Glyndr University. Saville Audio Visual, in collaboration with the university, has equipped the William Morgan Room at the university campus with the Beyer Dynamic Revoluto, the world’s first line array microphone system. Delegates using the room will be able to benefit from vastly improved audio quality when speaking and listening to others. The installation is part of an audio visual package, including sophisticated audio recording and remote voting software, control interfaces and video projection equipment. “Our intention with the room was to bring state of the art technology alongside a paperless working environment and I feel that we’ve accomplished this,” said Andrew Cheatham, the university’s technical manager. The William Morgan Room, officially opened by Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones, will be used for official university meetings, as well as by students studying on Glyndr University’s new foundation degree in Welsh translation. The room is named after former Bishop of Wales, William Morgan, the first person to translate all of the Bible into Welsh. Mr Jones said: “The use of Welsh is increasing and a lot of businesses now recognise the value of the Welsh language. “The William Morgan Room will be a very important facility for the local community as well as the university. The institution has always been very committed to providing facilities for the community and should be congratulated for that.” Professor Michael Scott, vice-chancellor of Glyndr University, said: “The Welsh language is something we are tremendously proud of, so we decided that our new Welsh translation course should be taught in this room.” http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business-news/business-news/2009/02/03/welsh- language-plays-leading-role-in-new-suite-55578-22838790/ 2.5 Secretary of State praises research excellence The UK’s Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP has visited the University to see the world-leading research being undertaken at Cardiff. Mr Denham described the vital role universities play in supporting employers and employees through challenging economic times and laying the foundations for the upturn. He said: “The research undertaken in centres of excellence like those I’ve seen at Cardiff University not only lead to new treatments that benefit the community but provide important innovations that contribute to the UK’s bottom line.” Welcomed by the Vice-Chancellor, Dr David Grant and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Blood the Secretary of State, Mr Denham was joined by the Welsh Assembly Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills Jane Hutt AM and given a guided tour of the £21m School of Optometry and Vision Sciences. To read full article visit: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/articles/secretary-of-state-praises-resear ch-excellence.html 2.6 Cardiff researchers could herald a new era in fundamental physics Researchers from the School of Physics and Astronomy searching the depths of space to study gravitational waves, may have stumbled on one of the most important discoveries in physics according to an American physicist. Craig Hogan, a physicist at Fermilab Centre for Particle Astrophysics in Illinois is convinced that he has found proof in the data of the gravitational wave detector GEO600 of a holographic Universe – and that his ideas could explain mysterious noise in the detector data that has not been explained so far. Scientists from the School’s Gravitational Physics Group, who are part of a European team working on the GEO600, will now carry out new experiments in the coming months to yield more evidence about Craig Hogan’s assumptions. If proved correct, it could help in the quest to bring together quantum mechanics and Einstein’s theory of gravity. To read full article visit: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/articles/cardiff-researchers-could-herald- a-new-era-in-fundamental-physics.html 2.7 Study of Health of Young People First for Wales. A unique study, which will monitor the physical health of young people in a South Wales Valleys community, is being carried out by exercise scientists at the University of Glamorgan. Working with pupils at Porth County Community School over an eighteen weeks period, experts will be monitoring obesity, physical fitness, cardiovascular risk factors, diet and psychological well being amongst 400 youngsters In the first study of its kind, the pupils, aged 12 and 13, will be carrying out exercise while doing their day to day national curriculum based studies while completing an activity knowledge circuit. The study will monitor the improvement, or not, in the children’s’ health over the period. This part of the study is innovative, as it will affect the children who are particularly inactive in addition to the pupils who have active lifestyles. The study will also monitor physical activity levels and dietary habits of the children outside of school hours. The exercise sessions will be two hours per week for eighteen weeks. Blood biochemistry, blood pressure, body mass, maturation status, anthropometry, physical activity, diet, psychological status and lifestyle will all be assessed pre and post intervention. The team conducting the study is led by Professor Julien Baker of the University of Glamorgan along with his colleagues Professor Bruce Davies and Dr Sue Falkner as well as Dr Non Thomas (UWIC) Dr Jaynie Rance (University of Swansea). To read full article visit: http://news.glam.ac.uk/news/en/2009/feb/02/study-health-young-people-fir st-wales/ 2.8 World First for Computer Forensics The University of Glamorgan has teamed up with American company <http://www.accessdata.com/> AccessData to offer the first courses in the world to be accredited by the leading Computer Forensic software company. From September 2009 both the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in Computer Forensics will carry the unique accreditation from AccessData. Paula Thomas, Head of Computer Science Division explained, “We are the first University in the world to work in partnership with AccessData in this way. This accreditation will give our students a head start when it comes to finding employment in the Computer Forensics industry.” AccessData delivers court-validated, state-of-the-art computer forensic, password cracking and decryption solutions to law enforcement, government agencies and corporations around the world. Recognized as an industry leader, AccessData provides unsurpassed training in the field of computer forensics, and its ACE certification is one of the most sought after designations among industry professionals. To read full article visit: <http://news.glam.ac.uk/news/en/2009/feb/04/world-first-computer-forensi cs/> http://news.glam.ac.uk/news/en/2009/feb/04/world-first-computer-forensic s/ 2.9 Newport Business School Selected as one of 20 in UK to Teach New Marketing Qualification Newport Business School is celebrating after its students’ high pass rates have resulted in it being selected as one of an elite group of accredited study centres allowed to deliver the new Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. Only 20 institutions in the UK were chosen by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) to deliver its prestigious new Postgraduate qualification, and Newport Business School made the grade because its students consistently score pass rates of more than 25% above the national and international average. "We are delighted to have been named as one of the elite few to offer this new Postgraduate qualification, as the CIM is committed to only offering a high quality course in what is the benchmark qualification for employers," said Sue Cole, Senior CIM Lecturer at Newport Business School, which is part of the University of Wales, Newport visit www.newport.ac.uk <http://www3.newport.ac.uk/news/displayStory.aspx?story_id=350> http://www3.newport.ac.uk/news/displayStory.aspx?story_id=350 3. LLYFRGELLOEDD CYHOEDDUS / PUBLIC LIBRARIES 3.1 Dark Tales from the Woods An exciting new project based around Daniel Morden's book Dark Tales from the Woods has started in the Bryn y Cwm area. In Dark Tales from the Woods Daniel Morden retells the stories of Abram Wood, the king of the gypsies, who came to Wales at the beginning of the eighteenth century. It is a collection of gripping, traditional tales featuring dark deeds, dark motives and magic! Dark Tales from the Woods is suitable for children aged 9 - 11. During January Daniel held Year 5 children spellbound as he told them dark tales. During February the children will have the opportunity to take part in a follow-up workshop (encouraging children to write and perform their own fantastic stories) with storyteller Jan Shivel. On Saturday 7th March 2009 the best story-telling children will be invited to share their stories in a celebration at The Priory Centre in Abergavenny. This event will be funded by the Welsh Books Council as part of their support for World Book Day. Every child in Year 5 or Year 6 in the Bryn y Cwm area can borrow a copy of the awarding winning book from <http://libraries.monmouthshire.gov.uk/index.php?lang=EN&navId=8> Abergavenny Library or <http://libraries.monmouthshire.gov.uk/index.php?lang=EN&navId=11> Gilwern Library. http://libraries.monmouthshire.gov.uk/index.php?lang=EN <http://libraries.monmouthshire.gov.uk/index.php?lang=EN&navId=141> &navId=141 3.2 Duffryn could get library in Tredegar House From South Wales Argus A NEW and much-needed library for the Duffryn area of Newport could be housed in the city's historic Tredegar House. Council officers are preparing to apply to CyMAL (the advisory body for Museums, Archives and Libraries) for up to £300,000 of grant aid for the project. If the bid is successful, it is proposed that the money would be used to internally renovate the visitors centre to combine that use with a new library. It would also install public access computers and equip a small learning space, said a report by Gill John, community learning and libraries manager. http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/search/4107293.Duffryn_could_get_librar y_in_Tredegar_House/ 4. DATBLYGU DARLLENWYR / READER DEVELOPMENT 4.1 Our children won’t succeed if they don’t read books From The Sunday Times February 8, 2009 “As libraries ditch print for computers, a well-known author argues that the move puts the next generation’s future at risk Frank Cottrell Boyce <http://timesonline.typepad.com/schoolgate/2009/02/how-secondary-s.html> School Gate blog: author Joe Craig asks why secondary schools destroy creativity One of my most triumphant moments as a parent came in my local library. A daughter – I’m a father of seven – had taken it upon herself to read The Gruffalo to a sibling. She got louder and more expressive until every head in the place was turned towards her. People were on tiptoe peeping over shelves. Strangers’ children gathered at her feet and, when she finished, clamoured for her to read more. Why did it feel so different from the torture of “round the class” reading when I was at school? Because it was done for fun and not for marks. Unesco, the United Nations educational and cultural arm, has produced a report which shows that reading for pleasure is the single best indicator of social mobility. People who can lose themselves in a book do better than those who can’t. Simple as that. Everyone wants the best for their children. Parents go private, hire tutors, even move house for educational edge. But the most effective thing you can do is share the pleasure of reading with them. Take them to the library.” To read full article visit: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/ article5682895.ece 4.2 Patterson, master of all genres, tops library list James Patterson is less a novelist than a literary factory, and it seems the British public cannot get enough of him. The American is revealed today as the UK's most borrowed author from libraries, coming top for the second year, after his books were taken out more than 1.5m times between July 2007 and June 2008. Patterson and the writers he employs are happy to keep the fans happy, with the Patterson name emblazoned across at least eight books in the last year, in genres from thriller to romance to misery memoir. Other writers' names regularly appear on the cover - often in much smaller type - but he denies that he sometimes has no involvement at all in the writing. Last year he said: "I get all this baloney about well, what does he do? Does he even look at them? Well yes, he does look at them." Among his series are the Alex Cross books about a black detective and model single father who mixes family life and volunteering with tackling unimaginably horrible killers. There is his Maximum Ride series for young adults featuring youngsters who are 2% avian. Other heroes are the four women in San Francisco who eat Mexican food while solving murders. The list goes on to more than 60 published works. It is mainly this prolificness that ensures Patterson is number one. The other two holders of the top spot since records began were similarly able to turn them out: Jacqueline Wilson was number one from 2002-06 and before that it was Catherine Cookson for 18 years. http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/feb/06/james-patterson-libraries 5. DATBLYGIAD PROFFESIYNOL / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 5.1 ACLIP/MCLIP support event There will be a CILIP Cymru / Career Development Group Wales ACLIP/MCLIP event for prospective Chartership, Associate candidates at Flint library on Tuesday 24 February. Please contact Kate Leonard, [log in to unmask] , at Flint library for more details or to book a place. 5.2 CILIP Training & Development- February Don't forget - CILIP members receive up to 40% discount on all CILIP training. ROVING WITH A PURPOSE IN HE/FE LIBRARIES 17 FEBRUARY 2009, LONDON Roving, or floor walking, has recently been adopted by a number of library and information services in order to become more proactive, providing point of use assistance to users wherever they are. This intensive one-day CILIP workshop will give an introduction to the concept of roving and provide you with practical ideas and examples to help develop roving in your own service. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS * What roving means and why it matters * Roving to improve your service * Delivering proactive library services for the 21st C * Managing the learning environment FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2009/libinfo/rovingwithapurpos einheorfelibraries.htm CONSULTANCY SKILLS FOR LIBRARIANS 4 & 5 FEBRUARY 2009, LONDON An essential course for senior library/information staff and frontline staff seeking recognition for their high quality service and are keen to deepen their relationship with users. This two-day course explores a series of practical exercises offering advice on how best to build confidence and establish your role at consultancy level. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS * The consultancy process and skill set * Client / consultant relationship * Mapping the consultancy stakeholders * Project managing a consultancy exercise FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2009/mp/consultancyskillsforli brarians.htm GETTING THE MOST OUT OF GOOGLE(tm) 19 FEBRUARY 2009, LONDON How do you Google? Without doubt Google is the information professional's general purpose search engine of choice but many of us perform searches simply by entering subject terms. This can often bring back good results but not always, because we are not using Google(tm) in the most effective way. This one-day hands-on CILIP course will teach you the techniques needed to bring the most relevant hits to the top of your search list. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS * How it works and why it matters * Advanced search functions * The future - what's going on in the labs? FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2009/ict/gettingthemostoutofgo ogle.htm REFLECTIVE PRACTICE FOR LIS STAFF 25 FEBRUARY 2009, LONDON The ability to reflect on activity and learn from the experience adds purpose and meaning to the way we work. This established CILIP training course will enable you to explore a range of approaches and gain practical insights into the practice of reflection. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS * Background to reflection and reflective practice * Noticing what happens - the use of feedback * Reflective approach: Kolb and Gibbs * Reflection and learning FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2009/md/reflectivepractice.htm You can browse the full selection of courses for February and the rest of 2009, online: http://www.cilip.org.uk/trainingcourses 6. LLYFRGELL GENEDLAETHOL / NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES 6.1 New search solution for electronic resources The National Library of Wales has launched a new search solution for its subscribed electronic resources. <http://cat.llgc.org.uk/cgi-bin/gw/chameleon?skin=eresources&lng=en&inst =consortium&conf=chameleon.conf&search=BROADCAST&function=SEARCHSCR&sour cescreen=NOFUNC&elementcount=1&pos=1&submit=TabData> External Resources offers quick and easy searching across electronic resources ranging from 18th century newspapers to 21st century e-books. This not only makes searching simpler but also encourages users to explore resources they may not have considered relevant before. Most of these resources are available through <http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=243&> Athens to anyone with a reader’s ticket who lives in Wales. To register for a reader’s ticket and an Athens account please visit our website at www.llgc.org.uk. External Resources is powered by Webfeat, a next-generation federated search solution. For more information on Webfeat please visit www.webfeat.org <http://www.webfeat.org/> http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=1514 <http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=1514&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5btt_news %5d=1716&tx_ttnews%5bbackPid%5d=2&cHash=979174bf5f> &no_cache=1&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=1716&tx_ttnews[backPid]=2&cHash=979174bf5 f 7. IECHYD / HEALTH 7.1 Health Promotion Library New Books Bulletin See attached (Issue 1, 2009) Find out more about the Health Promotion Library- http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/ocmo/publications/library/?lang=en Mandy Powell Development Officer Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, Wales [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] 07837 032 536