Inspired by OnFife Libraries’ menopause programme Pause Not Full Stop, this #WINspiration workshop will use Dr Vanessa Beck and Rosalie Ward’s terrific Talking Menopause Toolkit as a foundation for a friendly, informal conversation about the professional challenges and opportunities that peri-/menopause brings, plus what more CILIP Scotland can do to support you.

From library collections that tackle menopause misinformation to creating safe, supported spaces within which women (and men) can come together to challenge the silence that has surrounded the subject of menopause for far too long, Pause Not Full Stop and Talking Menopause encapsulate the vital contribution of our libraries to society: upholding the value of evidence, inspiring creativity and catalysing social justice in our communities.

The session will not be recorded and contributions throughout are optional, although very much welcome. Please post any advanced questions or comments on our anonymized event padlet, and be sure to also check out Talking Menopause for a sneak peek at some of the themes we will explore.

Free, online and open to all CILIP members. Please register here to receive the Zoom link a few days in advance.