Have you just joined, re-joined or moved into the South West Region? Welcome! This is a forum discussion group for you to introduce yourself, ask questions, & make contacts with other new members in the region. Members of CILIP-SW committee will also pop into the forum to answer queries and introduce themselves. For more information on the committee, check out the committee pages.

Hi! I've literally just joined after months of indecision about whether to actually invest in my career :/
I'm Sarah, I live in Somerset and work in a public library. I previously taught in primary schools, and then moved to libraries after I had my daughter (who is now 3).

Nice to meet you all!

Welcome, Sarah. Great to have you with us. Have you seen the events we are putting on? There's an event tomorrow on Getting Started on Professional Registration (which might be too soon, but there will be others later on) https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1598397&group= or if you want an informal way of getting to know more people then join the next Grab-a-Break if you are able to. https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1504134&group= If there is anything you would like to know, please just ask.
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Welcome Sarah. I'm also on the CILIP SW committee. Good to hear from you. We're also active on Twitter so, if that's you're thing, do follow us @CILIPSW. Darren

Hello, I moved back to Devon after living in Bedfordshire for some time. I am working in a local FE college and am involved with the day to day LRC running as well as offering study sessions and digital information sessions for students mainly 16-18 year olds. I have previous experience in public libraries. I am looking at revalidating in the next year but for now I am really just looking forward to meeting some new people here and get involved more with the branch. Nice to meet you all 

Hi there,
Glad to have you on board. I worked in FE for almost 20 years so I know what your days are like. If you can you could join us on our next Zoom Grab-a-Break which I am hosting next Tuesday 12th April 12.30-2.00 pm. If you register, you’ll be sent the link & you cam pop in for as long or as short a time that you want to. https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1599563&group=