Title: Mr
Forename: Keith
Surname: Wilson
Post Nominals: BA, FCLIP, HonFCLIP, AssocCIPD
Candidate manifesto
Defining our professional future reveals uncomfortable truths about CILIP. We are an amazingly talented and generous institute in danger of being left behind by the world around us. What we must offer has to be nothing less than world class.
The wealth of CILIP is you and I. If elected my goal would be to ensure that CILIP has the means to make Defining our professional future a reality. CILIP needs to grow in every sense, fearless and convincing as the voice of the value of libraries and information, accessible and inspiring to you and I as members and, as the corporate body, setting ambitious new standards so that we will never again reach a point where a majority of members feel CILIP provides quite or very poor value for money.
My contribution as a Trustee would include:
• a penetrating voice for revenue growth that returns effective operating surpluses,
• proposing a strategy for winning back members we have lost,
• working to make sure that CILIP's communication channels diversify and strengthen,
• seeking to develop tools and resources for return to work and career progression,
• supporting initiatives to form alliances and partnerships with other professions,
• advocating diversifying our revenue through a strong commercial policy that helps ensure that membership is affordable and CILIP is sustainable,
• encouraging redevelopment of our qualifications and training to broaden their appeal and value to stakeholders,
• opening doors that CILIP members feel are closed to them.
I have been a CILIP member and activist from my first working day in a library. My roles in CILIP and predecessors have included every Branch officer position, Framework of Qualifications mentor, Chair of Chartership Board, and member of Accreditation Board.
Please vote for me and let's go.
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Nominators' Supporting Statements
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Statement 1
Title: Ms
Forename: Biddy
Surname: Fisher
Post Nominals: MLib FCLIP
Having known Keith for over 10 years as a colleague on CILIP's Chartership Board I know he has the required strengths and experience. During a period of significant change he proved his commitment to CILIP and the future it offered qualifying members.
Keith is a leader in our profession, at a time when the membership need trust and belief in those that lead CILIP. He is guided by his belief that libraries and information are critical aspects of a civilised society of individuals with equal rights of access to services that enable them to live fulfilling lives in that society.
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Statement 2
Title: Mrs
Forename: Fiona M
Surname: Forsythe
Post Nominals: BA(Hons) MScEcon, MCLIP
Our trustees need to have vision, yet understand the detail. They need to take risks, yet safeguard the profession. That’s a big ask!
Working with Keith on Charter Board I saw his vision, and his detailed approach demonstrated.
Keith has a rare ability to hear both sides of a complex, delicate discussion, summarize with clarity and wisdom, never moving from the raison d’être of the debate. His professional career is testimony to the power of his advocacy. His passion for our professional body is driven by listening to members, and non-members.
This is man will give us back our CILIP.
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Statement 3
Title: Ms
Forename: Kath
Surname: Owen
Post Nominals: BA FCLIP
Keith makes an outstanding contribution to the library and information profession through his commitment and continued engagement at local, national and international levels. His strong focus on professional development is demonstrated in his employment practice and more broadly through his work to support qualifications and through his involvement in regional bodies.
A powerful advocate for his profession, Keith’s work has led to significant development and innovative practice in the field of construction information. His impact in this area has raised the profile of the profession within the sector at a national level.
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Statement 4
Title: Mr
Forename: Nick
Surname: Stopforth
Post Nominals: BSc(Hons) Information Studies ACLIP
Keith is a highly valued member of the professional community, clearly able to deliver on his professional commitments and to articulate and demonstrate the core values of the library and information profession. His credentials are: hard-working, full of passion and enthusiasm for the sector, its abilities and potential, extensive understanding and practice drawing from the body of professional knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail.
An excellent library advocate, and a calm head in difficult times, Keith’s ability is regularly demonstrated at all stages: regional, national and beyond; and to all levels (including ACLIP) and abilities of colleagues and associates.
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Statement 5
Title: Mrs
Forename: Margaret
Surname: Watson
Post Nominals: BA MA FCLIP HonFCLIP
Keith is just the kind of person CILIP needs as a Trustee. He brings a wealth of experience: as an information professional, as a manager in the business sector, (especially in times of change) and total commitment to the profession. His support for new professionals in the North East, and beyond, is very special.
Keith has vision, integrity, drive and tenacity. I have known Keith for a long time and worked with him on many projects and have always found his support invaluable. He is serious about our profession and I am delighted to nominate Keith as a Trustee.