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In 2024 alone, Scotland's public libraries have been considered low hanging fruit for cuts and closures in too many local authority budgets. It has become essential that librarians and communities are empowered and given a solid foundation to advocate for their vital and vibrant library services. In part one of Scotland's Library Advocacy Story, the CILIP Scotland team outlined the funding landscape for Scotland's public libraries, deepening understanding of how the current funding model is proving increasingly insufficient to deliver all that libraries and their communities deserve. Taking the incredibly powerful Save Aberdeen Libraries Campaign as a case study for how community groups can be mobilised to research, advocate and champion libraries when faced with closures, we interviewed Hayden Lorimer and Laurie Anne Mackay from the campaign group. What resulted was an incredibly thorough overview of each step, including their reflections and recommendations for future campaigners. We also spoke to Mike Dailly, Principal Solicitor and Solicitor Advocate at Glasgow's Govan Law Centre. Mike has a long history of social justice work and assisted campaigners in this case to levy legal battles against Aberdeen City Council. As a library lover himself, Mike was keen to add his voice to this project and outline the legal frameworks at play, and what communities can do to support community spaces.  There was so much to uncover and hear from our three contributors that we had to split this podcast into two parts! Scotland's Library Advocacy Story Part Two is live now! Don't forget to Subscribe! Thanks for tuning in! If you'd like to get in touch to be a guest, or to suggest a topic for the team to discuss, please email admin@cilips.org.uk. Follow us on our socials too, where you can find updates, petitions and advocacy support for Scotland's Libraries: Instagram: @cilip_scotland X: @CILIPScotland Website: www.cilips.org.uk Govan Law Centre X: @GovanLawCentre Govan Law Centre Website: https://govanlawcentre.org/ Save Aberdeen Libraries X: @SaveAbdnLibs  Save Aberdeen Libraries Instagram: @SaveAbdnLibs Please note opinions stated by guest contributors may not reflect the view of CILIPS or CILIP. Music: bensound.com Licence Code: I6WYHE4KDTMLHQ8R

Part two of Scotland's Library Advocacy Story continues on CILIP Scotland's journey to mobilise and support librarians, information professionals and the communities they serve to best advocate for their vital library services.  We began by introducing the Save Aberdeen Library Campaigners behind the fight to save six libraries and a swimming pool from closure in 2023. Laurie Anne Mackay and Hayden Lorimer began by introducing themselves and how they became involved in the campaign in Aberdeen, so go back and listen to part one if you haven't already!  Another key character in this story is Mike Dailly, Principal Solicitor and Solicitor Advocate at Glasgow's Govan Law Centre. In the previous episode, Mike shared his love of libraries and why he feels it's important that legal protections come into play to support libraries to thrive as crucial community infrastructure. He began to tell us how he became involved with the Save Aberdeen Libraries Campaign, and clearly outlines the legal framework that can support communities and campaigners in their efforts.  With many thanks to Hayden, Laurie and Mike, as well as those involved in the Save Aberdeen Libraries Campaign and Govan Law Centre.  Don't forget to subscribe! Thanks for tuning in! If you'd like to get in touch to be a guest, or to suggest a topic for the team to discuss, please email admin@cilips.org.uk. Follow on our socials too, where you can find updates, petitions and advocacy support for Scotland's Libraries: Instagram: @cilip_scotland X: @CILIPScotland Website: www.cilips.org.uk Govan Law Centre X: @GovanLawCentre Govan Law Centre Website: https://govanlawcentre.org/ Save Aberdeen Libraries X: @SaveAbdnLibs  Save Aberdeen Libraries Instagram: @SaveAbdnLibs Please note opinions stated by guest contributors may not reflect the view of CILIPS or CILIP. Music: bensound.com Licence Code: I6WYHE4KDTMLHQ8R

Mark interviews John Chrastka, the executive director of EveryLibrary, the first nationwide political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a nonprofit research and training organization focused on the future of library funding.  Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, reads comments from recent episodes, and says a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores. You can get the book online, order it through your local bookstore, or ask for it as your local library. Universal Book Link Smashwords Link (Coupon Discount for Feb/March 2024) In the interview, Mark and John talk about: John starting off his career in publishing as a bookseller in a small neighborhood Chicago community bookstore, and how that led to becoming a publishing sales rep Migrating over to the Ed-Tech realm as the internet came around Moving on over to The American Library Association from there What EveryLibrary is: a 501(c)(4) organization that is a political action committee for libraries How it's more of a network than a membership that is about 330,000 people strong Telling stories about how libraries are solutions to problems for people and librarians as enactors of those solutions In about 37 states, public libraries actually have to go to election days to get their funding secured The four different ways that voters stratify: Believers - People who love the library and have a relationship with their library (25%) Questioners Suspicious Voters Never Gonna Vote for you Never (22 to 25%) The answer for people who question the value of a local library because they "don't do books" How the library as a source for reading grew from 19% to 24% during the pandemic and the way that percentage is continue to hold in 2024 The way that the isolating of society is not just a library issue but a public health issue The popularity of book banning in the United States in recent years and the fact that it's easier to censor a book than it is to attack a person or a population How this censorship and book banning isn't merely a matter of freedom of speech issue, but a matter of human rights The pernicious nature of using the term "obscenity" and "obscene" to criminalize particular pupulations and to help skirt around First Amendment rights How libraries are an affordable way to put tax dollars to good use in the way they provide so much to their local communities The multiple pathways they have to help people move from "aware" to "active" And more . . . After the interview Mark reflects on how books are being banned and censored as an underhanded way to strike at specific demographics and populations, and the value in focusing on the "Suspicious Voters" as a brilliant strategy. Links of Interest: EveryLibrary fightforthefirst.org Canadian Federation of Library Associations Canadian Library Association Ontario Library Association Canadian Urban Libraries Council Superstars Writing Seminars Author, Author (Indie Bookseller - Laura Hayden) EP 167 - Author, Author, Give Me The News: Bookseller Insights with Laura Hayden Fantasy Island (TV Show) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries Smashwords Link (eBook 57% Off until end of Feb 2024) Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections How to Access Patreon RSS Feeds Superstars Writing Seminars How to Write a Howling Good Story Smashwords link Patron Coupon for 75% off The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard   John Chrastka is the executive director of EveryLibrary, the first nationwide political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a nonprofit research and training organization focused on the future of library funding. Since 2012, EveryLibrary has helped 133 library communities with ballot measures for funding, operations and buildings, winning over 80% and securing over $2.8 billion in funding on Election Days. Through its digital platforms, EveryLibrary provides advocacy support to state library associations for legislative issues and direct actions in support of school library program budgets. The EveryLibrary Institute supports the library funding ecosystem through its research, training, publishing, and programmatic agendas. Mr. Chrastka is the co-author of Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding and Before the Ballot: Building Political Support for Library Funding with Patrick “PC” Sweeney (ALA / Neal Schuman). He has contributed chapters to Planning our future libraries: Blueprints for 2025 (2014), and Re-envisioning the MLS: Perspectives on the Future of Library and Information Science Education (2018). In 2015, he delivered the McKusker Memorial Lecture, “The Accidental Candidate: Updating Voter Nostalgia about Librarians and Libraries on the Campaign Trail” for Dominican University and has written for numerous trade publications and journals, including Library Journal and Library Quarterly. In 2018 he delivered the keynote “Advocacy and Activism” for CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, in Brighton, England, and in 2020 he was invited by EKZ Group in Hamburg, Germany to present a colloquy on advocacy for their members and the profession. He is a frequent keynoter and speaker at state and national library conferences in the United States and abroad, is a sought-after trainer for state libraries, and is a regular guest lecturer for MLS / MLIS programs where he speaks on the topic of "political literacy". Prior to his work on EveryLibrary, Mr. Chrastka was a partner in AssociaDirect, a Chicago-based consultancy focused on supporting associations in membership recruitment, conference, and governance activities. He was Director for Membership Development at the American Library Association (ALA), was a principal in the education technology start-up ClassMap, and was the founder of the virtual publishers' sales rep group ReviewCopy, which focused on textbook adoption in the higher education market. In 2014 he was named a Mover & Shaker by Library Journal for his work with EveryLibrary. He was recognized by the Chicago Tribune in 2022 as a Chicagoan of the Year and by Publishers Weekly in 2023 as a Notable for his work opposing book bans and censorship.     The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Denise Carter MSc FCLIP Denise is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Her company DCision Consult, provides research, competitive intelligence and qualitative analysis to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in Switzerland, France, Germany, and the U.S.    Before setting up her own business 10 years ago, Denise worked for 15 plus years for a small biopharmaceutical company in Geneva, latterly as part of the global business intelligence team.  Prior to that Denise designed and implemented a new global information unit for the company, creating new services and resources. She was awarded a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Award for customer service in 2006. Denise began her career at ICI Chemicals & Polymers in the UK bringing an information service back in-house to support 1000 research chemists. Denise has published multiple articles on different information topics and presented at international conferences. Denise consults as a Senior Analyst for JInfo for Competitive Intelligence projects. She is on the Editorial Board for Business Information Review and conducted four of their annual Business Information Surveys. Denise is currently serving on the Board of the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP). She also serves on CILIP's Knowledge & Information Management (K&IM) special interest group committee. When she finished her library degree at Aberystwyth/University of Wales (in the time before the internet), Denise really wanted to be a human “Google” working in the reference department of a public library, but somehow got side-tracked into information management in industry and she has loved every second. But… rooting out that obscure but relevant piece of data for a customer still gives her a buzz. Denise.carter@dcisionconsult.com www.dcisionconsult.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-compintell/

Join the CILIP Scotland team, Sean, Kirsten and Leah, as we take you through the Library advocacy highlights happening across the sector in Scotland. Interviewing the people who are making the change! We recapped and recycled content from our inspiring ⁠Green Libraries Gathering⁠, which included hearing from the National Library of Scotland, Scottish Book Trust and Paper Boats Collective. We also delve into the newest advocacy resource from CILIPS, which is the ⁠REVEAL: Reinforcing Ethics and Values for Effective Advocacy for Libraries⁠ toolkit, led by Dr David McMenemy. We asked Dr McMenemy all about the resource, how he hopes the sector will engage and more! Additionally, we asked two CILIPS Grant fund Recipients, namely School Librarian Donna Baird, and Dr David McMenemy to share their tips and encouragement for anyone considering applying for funding in the future. Thanks for tuning in! If you'd like to get in touch to be a guest, or to suggest a topic for the team to discuss, please email admin@cilips.org.uk. Give us a follow on our socials too! Instagram: ⁠@cilip_scotland⁠ Twitter: ⁠@CILIPScotland⁠ Website: ⁠www.cilips.org.uk

Join the CILIP Scotland team for the first-ever CILIPS Podcast! The team (Sean, Kirsten and Leah) interview guest Jimi Mitchell from the Sir Alex Ferguson Library in their in-house podcast studio. We ask Jimi about all things new professional, his experience of the #CILIPS23 Conference and being nominated for Scotland's Library and Information Professional of the Year 2023. Kirsten then provides listeners with a #CILIPS23 conference re-cap, sharing all of our favourite sustainable initiatives as well as delegate feedback.We round up with an events recap, sharing details of our upcoming online learnings such as: LocScot Look out with SNPC, CILIPS Research Fund REVEAL Project Launch, Scotland's Green Libraries Gathering, Green Libraries Week Scotland & Quiz. Thanks for tuning in! If you'd like to get in touch to be a guest, or to suggest a topic for the team to discuss, please email admin@cilips.org.uk. Give us a follow on our socials too! Instagram: @cilip_scotland Twitter: @CILIPScotland Website: www.cilips.org.uk

Vicki and Geraldine talk to the Chair of Wikimedia UK and Chief Executive of the Institute of Librarians and Information Professionals, Cilip, about media literacy, librarians, and libraries in an age of search engines and AI.Talking points:Why is media literacy having a moment, especially in government?How are people supposed to develop media literacy when no one knows what it is?Why is Artificial Intelligence not actually very intelligent?Tech Shock is a Parent Zone production. Follow Parent Zone on social media for all the latest on our work on helping families to thrive in the digital age. Presented by Vicki Shotbolt and Geraldine Bedell, Tech Shock is produced by Tim Malster and edited by Geraldine Bedell.wwwTwitterFacebookInstagram

Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant talks to Samira Ahmed about Keep Your Courage, her first album in nearly a decade. Libraries were awarded the smallest amount of money from the Cultural Investment Fund, which was announced last week. Front Row speaks to Nick Poole, Chief Executive of CILIP, the Library and Information Association. And Victoria Adukwei Bulley discusses winning the Rathbones Folio Prize for poetry for her collection Quiet. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Kirsty McQuire

Sue Lacey Bryant is passionate about bringing the expertise of knowledge specialists to inform the millions of decisions made across healthcare day by day, whether by the C-suite, on the hospital ward or out in the community.  As Chief Knowledge Officer for Health Education England and national lead for NHS knowledge and library services at Health Education England, Sue heads up a team working with health librarians right across England, and also with partner organizations to implement HEE's strategy: Knowledge for Healthcare.  Sue's focus is on maximizing opportunities to enhance knowledge services and maximising the use of knowledge in healthcare.   Inspired by her role as Review Manager for the Topol Review, Sue chaired the CILIP Technology Review and is committed to creating opportunities for the library workforce of today and tomorrow to gain the skills and confidence for success in our digital age.    She draws on experience in the public and private sectors, including as a Director of a Clinical Commissioning Group.  A Fellow of CILIP, Sue received the 'Walford Award' in 2018 for making an outstanding contribution to knowledge management. Sue is Chair of CILIP Board and on the Editorial Advisory Board, HILJ. An Associate of the Faculty of Clinical Informatics, she serves on the UK MCBK Steering Group. A quality improvement facilitator, Sue is a member of the Primary Care Improvement Community, sharing QI tools and techniques. She is also an Executive Coach. Back at home, Sue writes a column for the village newsletter, relishes family life, and likes to fit some art deco into holidays. Knowledge for Healthcare Strategy https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/knowledge-for-healthcare Gift of Time: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/library-knowledge-services/value-proposition-gift-time #AMillionDecisions https://library.nhs.uk/our-work/making-a-positive-impact/

London Book Fair 2022 Talks to 3 independent women : The Tale of Three Start-ups three independent small presses, all run by award-winning women, and all recent additions to the Children's publishing world. Having had different experiences and with different motivations and approaches to setting up by themselves, the panel will look at what it means and what it takes to set up a company in the current Children's environment, and what they've learned from this experience. Rachel Williams, Publisher and Joint MD, Magic Cat Publishing Rachel Williams studied literature before becoming an editor and publisher of children's books. She is also the creator of best-selling natural history and adventure books, including The Atlas of Adventure series and Illuminature, and more recently, Slow Down. Jennifer Broom, Co-Managing Director, Magic Cat Publishing. Jenny studied at the Slade before moving into children's publishing. Early in her career she met Rachel Williams at Templar Publishing, helping her to launch Big Picture Press in 2013. Abiola Bello, Author and Publisher, Hashtag Press Abiola Bello is a Nigerian-British, prize-winning children's/YA author from London. She's an advocate for diversity in books for young people and is the author of the award-winning fantasy series EMILY KNIGHT (EMILY KNIGHT I AM, EMILY KNIGHT I AM…AWAKENED and EMILY KNIGHT I AM BECOMING). EMILY KNIGHT I AM…AWAKENED was nominated for the CILIP's Carnegie Award, won London's BIG Read 2019, and was a finalist for the People's Book Prize Best Children's Book. #Londonbookfaor2022 @LondonBookFair #entrepreneurs

Nick Poole has more than 20 years experience as a senior leader, CEO and Trustee in the museums, arts and libraries field, including my current role as the Chief Executive of CILIP, the UK Library and Information Association. Nick has extensive experience of leading digital transformation, modernization, strategic communications (including PR, lobbying and partnership-building with leading brands) and income diversification and growth. Nick believes in authentic, open and accountable leadership and am passionate about supporting the people I work with to excel, learn and grow their skills and confidence. I regularly speak on behalf of my industry in the media and press and am an accomplished public speaker, including providing evidence for Parliamentary Committees.

The golden path of knowledge management and the role of CILIP, (CILIP is the UK library and information association.) in leading the cause of global standardization. Paul J. Corney is a cornucopia of knowledge and experience in leading change. ttps://www.cilip.org.uk/ _________________________________ Paul's career spans more than 5 decades: in that time he has maintained a portfolio of activities working at senior and board level across a range of industries and geographical locations: finance; development / 3rd sector; energy; government/public sector; information; knowledge management; law; leisure; retail; and software. Commenting on this appointment: "In 2017 in 'Navigating the Minefield: A Practical KM Companion' I noted inter alia that to achieve corporate legitimacy, KM professionals would benefit from the introduction of a set of universal standards plus recognized practitioner led accreditation. I was pleased to have been a member of the BSI Committee that contributed to the development and publication of the ISO KM Standards 30401 and the CILIP project board overseeing the development of the Knowledge Management Chartership accreditation. ___________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns.

The golden path of knowledge management and the role of CILIP, (CILIP is the UK library and information association.) in leading the cause of global standardization. Paul J. Corney is a cornucopia of knowledge and experience in leading change. ttps://www.cilip.org.uk/ _________________________________ Paul's career spans more than 5 decades: in that time he has maintained a portfolio of activities working at senior and board level across a range of industries and geographical locations: finance; development / 3rd sector; energy; government/public sector; information; knowledge management; law; leisure; retail; and software. Commenting on this appointment: "In 2017 in 'Navigating the Minefield: A Practical KM Companion' I noted inter alia that to achieve corporate legitimacy, KM professionals would benefit from the introduction of a set of universal standards plus recognized practitioner led accreditation. I was pleased to have been a member of the BSI Committee that contributed to the development and publication of the ISO KM Standards 30401 and the CILIP project board overseeing the development of the Knowledge Management Chartership accreditation. ___________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns.

Margaret Casely-Hayford was appointed Chair of Shakespeare’s Globe in January 2018, the same year in which she was appointed Chancellor of Coventry University. She has been an elected member of the Board of the Co-op Group since 2016. She was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Honours list, for services to charity and for promoting diversity, in 2018, upon ending her term as trustee and Chair of international development Charity ActionAid UK., and was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of her former University college: Somerville, Oxford. She’s a trustee of the Radcliffe Trust, which supports the development of skills in classical music and traditional arts and crafts. She chaired a diversity review of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards for CILIP (the Libraries Association); and served on a panel that oversaw the 2018 strategic review of the British Council, making recommendations to the Foreign Secretary. She was Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary for the John Lewis Partnership for nine years. Before that she worked for twenty years with City law firm Dentons where she had been a partner and jointly led an award-winning team in planning and development work), she’s now retired from executive roles. Her portfolio includes advising young entrepreneurs, and supporting and advising organisations on governance and advising those, in particular women and BAME or LGTBQ+ people, who wish to embark upon board careers. She is passionate about establishing diversity on boards and is an ambassador of Board Apprentice. She champions better governance and democratic processes, and this year, was appointed to the Institute of Directors’ Governance Advisory Board, and made a Fellow of the Institute of Public Impact. Her passion for education sees her also as Chair of the Advisory Board of award-winning Ultra Education, an enterprise which provides teaching of entrepreneurial skills to primary school children; and as Patron of the John Staples Society a body created across the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, to develop social mobility by providing opportunities and access. She is also a member of the Rhodes Commission looking at the future of the statue of Cecil Rhodes and the impact of his legacy. Top Tip- leadership strapline would be: Redress the imbalance, and all else will follow#InspiringLeadership #leadership #CEOs #MotivationalSpeaker #teamcoach #Boards See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Die Zukunft trägt Riot Gear: Wir bewundern Paul Verhoevens Action-Satire RoboCop und sprechen am Beispiel der Geschichte des mechanischen Polizisten über all die Probleme mit den Wachtmeistern. Welche Trends erkannten die Macher von RoboCop? Wieso werden Ausrüstung und Mindsets bis heute immer militaristischer? Könnte Alex Schleswig-Holstein annektieren?   Schreibt uns: spacebabypod@gmail.com  Folgt uns:  Insta/Twitter @spacebabypod   Quellen:    Artikel "Dave Grossman: Er macht die Polizei zu Kriegern" Artikel "Landespolizei bekommt 36 Sturmgewehre" Artikel "Die Polizei rüstet auf" Artikel aus CILIP 116, NARRATIVE DER MILITARISIERUNG: ZUM VERHÄLTNIS VON WIRTSCHAFT UND POLIZEI AUF DEM EUROPÄISCHEN POLIZEIKONGRESS Making Of "Flesh+Steel", YouTube Dokumentation "Polizeigewalt und Rassismus - Wer kontrolliert die Polizei?", WDR

In this episode, Claire & Sophie reflect on their week. Claire finished her CILIP course and is now a chartered librarian! She chats about her journey and how it feels. They then discuss welcoming the Year 10's back and filming their welcome videos for the new Year 7. In their welcome videos, they had to play the game 2 truths and a lie. Can you guess which one is the lie? Book reviews then begin from 7 mins with 'Strange Worlds Travel Agency' by L.D.Lapinski and 'Ascension' by Victor Dixen. Before they say goodbye they mention the Carnegie books and the winner Lark. Let us know which one you think is the lie over on twitter @lounge_learning.

In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat about Claire's LL Online creation. They then discuss what recent Covid 19 advice could mean for opening libraries. Did you know CILIP is hosting a course on just that? Then they dive into their book reviews (shoutouts to Suzanne Collins, MA Bennett and Teri Terry first). 7.53 review of 'Deeplight' by Frances Hardinge, 10.49 review of 'The Dresden Files: Stormfront' by Jim Butcher and brief mention of Slay by Brittney Morris at 13.36. Next week we will be interviewing the lovely Jess Butterworth! Chat to us on twitter @lounge_learning

In this episode, we chat about some of the fun & interesting things we found or took part in this week. We mention Booktrust, The Human Library and CILIP online courses. We then review our books from 6.12 - 'Nevertell' by Katharine Orton,' Rose Interrupted' by Patrice Lawrence, 'Checkmates' by Stewart Foster, 'The Star Outside My Window' by Onjali Q'Rauf, 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds and 'Deeplight' by Frances Hardinge. On the 21st of May, we will be interviewing Jess Butterworth so stay tuned. Follow us on twitter @lounge_learning

Due to personal circumstances Alexandra Sheppard rescheduled her visit with us to the 14th of November. However, we still have loads to talk about! Claire chats about her day at CILIP and all the wonderful people she met at the CILIP School Libraries Group Training Day. Then we review the books we have been reading (8 mins):'Encounters' by Jason Wallace, 'Spinning' by Tillie Walden and 'Secrets Of The Henna Girl' by Sufiya Ahmed. Next week there won't be any podcast as we are on half-term but don't worry when we get back we will have loads of great content for you! Starting off with an interview! As always join in the fun on our twitter @Lounge_Learning

Susan has more than 30 years’ experience working in the digital industry and is a leading influencer in the Internet world. She has always believed in the power of data and knowledge, and that successful digital engagement and transformation drives business success.Susan was awarded an MBE for services to entrepreneurship and innovation in the Queen’s Honors 2018. Also in 2018, Susan was made a Fellow of the Institute of Direct Marketing. She is a Freeman of the City of London and a Trustee of Nottingham Castle. She is also chartered member of CIM and CILIP. Born in the USA, Susan has resided in the UK since 1985.She talks about saying YES to anything in front of you and then figure out how to do it! As Richard Branson said “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!” It's a wonderful way to explore new paths.Susan shares her views on how she stays resilient, how to celebrate the small steps you achieve, her love of the outdoors. Her three top tips to handling the lumps and bumps of life are:1. Be grateful of one small thing every day2. Do random acts of kindness3. Be active outdoors every daysIt’s obvious she loves what she does and the importance of confidence for her and every woman is critical.

In our second CILIP Carnegie Special, We remember Talking Book narrator Stephen Thorne who has died at the age of 84 (Starts at 1.12) Jason Reynolds reveals the real life tragedy that inspired his book ‘Long Way Down’  (9.50) Sally Nicholls discusses ‘Things a Bright Girl Can Do’. (27.00) And Candy Gourlay reimagines the US conquest of The Philippines in ‘Bone Talk’. (38.00)

Sophie Anderson opens the door to ‘The House With Chicken Legs' (Starts at 1.50) Elizabeth Acevedo combats teenage angst with slam poetry in ‘The Poet X’. (11.42) Kate Saunders finds relief from grief in ‘The Land of Neverendings’. (29.10) We talk to previous winner Geraldine McCaughrean (40.00)   And return to Sophie Anderson for the books of her life. (48.32)  

I chat to Angus MacDonald, web and digital manager at CILIP, who is also a qualified information professional. He worked briefly in libraries before moving into roles at a start-up and an advertising agency. We discuss developments at CILIP, engaging with members, and whether Mad Men accurately portrays what it's like to work in advertising...

In our second CILIP Carnegie show of 2018 we chat to two of the shortlisted authors and last year's winner. Geraldine McCaughrean on 'Where the World Ends' Will Hill on 'After the Fire' and last year's winner Ruta Sepetys on 'Salt to the Sea'

In our first CILIP Carnegie show of 2018 we chat to three of the shortlisted authors   Marcus Sedgwick on Saint Death,  Anthony McGowan on Rook, And Lauren Wolk on Beyond the Bright Sea.

This week I chat to Jo Cornish, Development Officer (Employers) at CILIP. We chat about her previous life in public libraries, outreach work with local charities, managing staff, qualifications, fellowship and baseball.

This week I chat to Alisa Howlett, an award-winning information professional, currently working as the Coordinator for Evidence-Based Practice at the University of Southern Queensland. We chatted about weekly library lessons at school, being a recovering perfectionist, having an affinity for library work from a reasonably young age but not actually making a career decision until later, working in aviation library settings, deviations into archives and policy work before finding a home in academic libraries, evidence-based practice and data analysis and interpretation, taking a sabbatical, similarities and differences between CILIP in the UK and ALIA in Australia, speaking at conferences, taking a travelling sabbatical, and emotional and work-related burnout.

This week I chat to Nick Poole, Chief Executive of CILIP. We discuss the acquisition of and access to knowledge and information, routes into the information profession, efforts to diversity and celebrate the workforce, living and working in the information age, "Librarian on Librarian Violence", being part of CILIP, professional ethics, and celebrating achievements without fear of ridicule. Nick also offers advice to both new and mid-career professionals, we chat about networking and speaking at conferences, and the dreaded Imposter Syndrome rears its ugly head yet again...

This week I chat to Juanita Foster-Jones, Development Office (VLE) at CILIP. Everyone knows Juanita so she needs absolutely no introduction! We spoke at length about work-life balance, finding happiness, achieving job satisfaction, reasons to do Fellowship, and what being a librarian means to us.

In the first episode of the Librarians with Lives podcast I interview Helen Berry, Development Officer (Learning Providers) at CILIP about her career story (Spoiler: she's worked in practically every sector you can think of), her CPD activities, her thoughts on the information profession, what she'd change if she was in charge of the Library Universe for a day, what her dream job would be and her perfect colleague...

Laura speaks to former CILIP president Jan Parry about her career which has included work in government, health and ministerial information services. She also talks about her groundbreaking work as the only Information Professional on the secretariat of the Hillsborough Independent Panel whose 2012 report revealed new evidence from over 450,000 documents reviewed by the panel. Jan's talk highlights the role information professionals can play in official investigations as keepers of documentary evidence and in providing vital access to evidence in the aftermath of investigations. She also talks about the importance of evaluating impact and advocacy for information services. Further information links: Hillsborough Independent Panel - report & disclosed material http://hillsborough.independent.gov.uk/ CILIP Impact toolkit http://www.cilip.org.uk/membership/benefits/virtual-learning-environment-vle/impact-toolkit

Part the Fourth, in which Andy and Ange promote Knightmare and Watson & Oliver; find out that they've been delivering killer presentations all along; discover what @lemurph thinks of the CILIP re-branding, and finally get to the *bottom* of what Susan is doing! More? More? Okay then... 30 awesome webapps: http://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/infolib/2013/05/24/30-cool-webapps-for-fun-and-productivity/ Give a killer presentation the TED way: http://hbr.org/2013/06/how-to-give-a-killer-presentation/ar/1 The Bookseller on CILIP re-branding: http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-rebrand-sparks-controversy.html The call for a CILIP general meeting on the issue: http://www.roper.org.uk/tr/2013/05/cilip-is-this-not-a-brand-snatched-from-the-burning.html Did you stand in the kitchen with a bucket on your head? http://www.challenge.co.uk/late-zone/knightmare.html 'What are you doing, Susan?' http://youtu.be/PTr-hNTSIhA