Dear Colleagues
I have recently (September 3rd) taken over the post of Public Library
Networking Focus at the UK Office for Library and Information Networking
(UKOLN), based at the University of Bath. The post was previously held by
Sarah Ormes, who left to take a career break in March this year.
I would like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce myself to list
members. For the past seven years I have been involved in research and
development in the academic sector. The work included: a British Library
funded project; two Electronic Library (eLib) Projects (funded by the Joint
Information Systems Committee (JISC), and a Higher Education Funding Council
(HEFCE) funded project (to develop a qualification for staff working with
disabled students in FE and HE). I have worked at: the University of Kent;
Canterbury Christ Church College; Loughborough University and - for the past
5 and a half years - the University of Plymouth. I am now on a steep
learning curve as I try to get to grips with the numerous initiatives and
activities undertaken by Public Libraries nationwide.
I have a long-standing interest in the role, personal qualities and skills
requirements of library and information professionals working in the
networked environment - irrespective of the sector in which they work. I
also believe in the need for Continuing Professional Development/staff
development, but also believe that staff must play an active role in their
own professional development.
I am very pleased to be joining the staff of UKOLN at the University of
Bath, and in particular to be working with the Public Library Community at a
time of new opportunities and challenges, for example the support of
Lifelong Learning and the development of new ICT- based services. I look
forward to meeting many of you at future events, and to playing an active
role in your future.
Best wishes,
Penny
Penny Garrod
Public Library Networking Focus
UKOLN - UK Office for Library and Information Networking
University of Bath
Bath BA2 7AY
Tel: 01225 826711
Fax: 01225 826838
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