Inaugural CILIP ELECTIONS 2020

The BAME Network Steering Committee is pleased to announce the inaugural elections of the CILIP BAME Network (CBN) Committee.

The Network was established to support the advancement of BAME professionals in the workforce and the development of diversity in the library, knowledge and information sector. Consult our Terms of Reference for further information.

All eligible members of the BAME Network are encouraged to consider standing for election in order to take this important work forward. We hope that the election will attract candidates from across the library and information sector and from all levels.

New Committee members will work as a team to achieve the objectives identified in the Terms of Reference, set the strategic direction, work with Member Networks, the CILIP Board and staff and other appropriate partners.

As a Committee member there is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the profession, be an agent for change, meet new people from different sectors and develop professionally; all of which will serve to enhance your career.

Full details of the election process and the deadlines are available below. Start with the Election Timeline to find out about all the deadlines.

• Nominations: 21 September – 5 October 2020.
• 2020 Voting: 20 October – 1 November 2020.

Get involved in this important election!

Election queries: Contact Paul Byfield, Vice-Chair at vicechair.bame@cilip.org.uk.

General Queries: Contact the CBN at info.bame@cilip.org.uk

CILIP BAME Network Elections Q & A

Are you interested in standing as a candidate in the CILIP BAME Network's Inaugural Elections? Do you want to find out more and ask questions? Then join us for a Zoom meeting on 24th September between 5.15pm-6pm. This is an opportunity for you to ask members of the CILIP BAME Network Steering Committee about what each role within the Committee will involve as well as about the work we have been involved with to date.

When: Thursday, 24 September, 2020 from 5:15 - 6:00pm.

Registration: Contact us at info.bame@cilip.org.uk

(We will contact all registrants with details about on how to join the zoom meeting before the event)

Call for nominations

Guide how to vote

2020 elections timeline

Rules and procedures for committee elections