Introduction to CoFHE
More than 2000 people have decided to join CoFHE ... WHY?
Because they know CoFHE...
- promotes the role of post 16 education libraries and librarians
- develops guidelines for post 16 library services
- is represented in groups where matters concerning academic libraries are discussed
- works with other groups with similar interests and is starting to develop international links
- works to promote equality of opportunity in service provision and in employment
- identifies, monitors and influences issues concerning the role, employment and resources available to librarians in post 16 education
- provides advice and continuing professional development activities
- encourages active involvement in professional activities both locally, through the regional Circles, and nationally, including its highly valued national conference
CoFHE is the group for you if you ...
- work in post 16 education and want to be sure that your voice is heard and that your interests are looked after
- need more support at work in fighting for your library services
- have opinions about librarianship and libraries and want to discuss them with lively people
- want to become more widely involved in your profession
- are prepared to be stretched and work in a group that listens
- want to be sure that CILIP is properly informed about academic library concerns
- want some fun out of college librarianship.
- are an enterprising librarian or information professional working in post 16 education, then CoFHE can provide advocacy for you.
Joining is easy!
As a CILIP member you are entitled to join two free groups with your membership, you can either swap over your current groups or add an additional group for a small fee. Contact membership@cilip.org.uk for more information or to notify them of your desire to join.