A librarian friend of mine runs the CILIP Career Development Group for
London and the South East and has sent me details of forthcomming
networking & training events - in a spirit of cross-domain barrier breaking
she is keen to invite archivists by posting details to this List. Please
contact Edwina Wontner for a booking form - places remain for the team
working event.

The Career Development Group (London and South East Divisions) invites you
to attend its 2004/5 Management Seminar series. Places are limited to 50
places per seminar so early booking is recommended.

SEMINAR DETAILS
"Team Building" with John Miller (Assistant Librarian, Ministry of Defence)
Wed 10 Nov 2004 (6-8pm)
What makes an effective team and what are the characteristics of high
performing teams? Also, how do teams develop and what makes an effective
team leader?
This seminar aims to provide a thoughtful insight into team building and
includes self-assessment tools and group work.

What will you learn?
§       Awareness of what constitutes a high performing team
§       Understand the stages of team development
§       Discover the development stage of your own team
§       Identify your own natural team leadership style
§       Awareness of the need to adopt different team leadership styles for
the different stages of your team's development

"Impressions Management" with Kathy Ennis (Senior Advisor, Dept of
Knowledge and Information, CILIP)
Wed 8 Dec 2004 (6-8pm)
In an image conscious world it pays to create the right impression -
library and information workers need to keep this at the forefront of their
minds. People who convey an impression of power and status are respected
and admired - people who inspire confidence are often promoted, regardless
of their skills, qualifications and experience.
This interactive workshop will explore image, impression and advocacy as
personal development tools for the library and information professional.

"Mentoring - Dial 'M' for 'Mentor'" with Antony Brewerton (Subject Team
Librarian, Oxford Brookes University)
Mon 31 Jan 2005 (6-8pm)
All through the early years of our development as librarians and
information professionals we are offered guidance and support.  Pre-library
school trainers, the library schools themselves and then our Chartership
supervisors all help direct us until we reach the pinnacle that is
Chartership.  But what happens once we have got MCLIP added to our post-
nominals?  It is very easy to feel lost and alone.  One solution might be a
mentor.
In his workshop, Dial "M" for "Mentor", Antony Brewerton will draw on the
theory of mentorship and on his own practical experience of mentoring to
explore what the mentor/mentee relationship is all about, what types of
mentorship programmes are on offer, the benefits -and drawbacks- of the
process and (finally) some practical tips to help make mentorship work for
you.  So if you are feeling adrift professionally, it might be time for you
to dial "M" for "Mentor".  And if you feel it is time to give something
more back to the profession, well, that call might just be for you...

Venue: The seminars will be held at the School of Advanced Study (SAS),
Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU.
Nearest tube station: Tottenham Court Road, Goodge Street, or Russell
Square.

The cost (including VAT) of each seminar is just £15 for members of the
Career Development Group (or £30 pounds to attend all three); £20 for non-
members (or £45 to attend all three); and £10 for students and the unwaged
(or £15 for all three).

VAT is included in the price of these seminars - a VAT receipt is available
and invoices can also be issued on request.
We regret that due to the high administrative cost involved, we are unable
to give refunds for non-attendance.
To register your booking, please contact: Edwina Wontner at
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Make cheques payable to: Career Development Group
The Career Development Group is a group of the Chartered Institute of
Library and Information Professionals. Registered Charity: 313014

Edwina is also organising a visit to the Royal Asiatic Society Library on
Thur 25 November 2004 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Come and see this fascinating collection and follow the footsteps of
previous fellows of the Society - the Duke of Wellington, Rabindranath
Tagore, Sir Henry Rawlinson and Sir Richard Burton!

The Royal Asiatic Society exists to encourage and facilitate Asian Studies.
According to its royal charter of 1824 its objective is "...the
investigation of subjects connected with, and the encouragement of,
science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia". It achieves this
through a programme of lectures and seminars, through its journal and other
publications, as well as providing access to the Society's extensive
collection of books and archives.

The library collection includes a large collection of monographs,
periodicals, Oriental manuscripts, prints, maps and archival material. Its
chief focus is on the humanities and is historical in nature.
The visit will comprise:
        * Talk about the Society - an overview of its history and aims
        * Tour of the Library
        * Refreshments and Discussion
Please note places are limited to 20. You are advised to book a place
quickly to reserve a place on the visit.