Aims and Objectives
CILIP West Midland | Putting Members First
We represent library and information professionals living and or working in the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. We also serve the metropolitan districts of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton, as well as the non-metropolitan districts of Stoke-on-Trent and Telford and Wrekin.
Committee members represent a wide range of sectors from across the West Midlands region. New committee members are always welcome.
Full Mission Statement
The role of the West Midland Branch of CILIP is to raise the profile, represent its members and enhance the expertise of library and information workers in the region.
Objectives in pursuit of the mission
- Raising the profile
- Representing CILIP and its members in the Branch
- Promoting and supporting excellence in the library and information community.
- Encouraging active participation by members
Activities in pursuit of objectives
- Improving the profile through publicity
- Co-ordinating members' activities
- Working towards improved communication with CILIP
- Organising meetings and training events
- Publishing a newsletter on a regular basis
- Facilitating appropriate support networks
- Exchanging experiences and examples of good practice