Network of Government Library and Information Specialists

CALL FOR PAPERS

Please submit articles now for the next issue of Network Journal. Articles on librarianship and information work, particularly centred on government (local/national), are welcome . They could include news or discussion about changes within an organization, new developments, new ideas about information/IT/KM policies, and operational best practices. They could tell a story, be humorous or critical.

Please send submissions for publication in Network Journal to:
Pat Bell, email: nglis.editor@btinternet.com

Coming soon: Network no. 9 : Spring 2010 ( previous issues )

The Spring 2010 edition of Network is due for distribution to all NGLIS members after the conclusion of the General Election in May 2010 .

Planned content includes …

Defining the knowledge and information management profession

Leading figures from the Knowledge Council debate the efforts towards a unified profession bringing together librarians, knowledge and records managers.

Linked Data

An interview with John Sheridan of The National Archives on the initiative to promote access to government data

Digital continuity

Mark Merifield explains the TNA's programme to ensure long term access to digital information.

Taking charge of your career

Joanna Ptolomey, author of Taking charge of your career , suggests using project management principles to manage the steps towards a successful career

Professional development on a budget

Helen Pledger canvasses for tips on how you can foster professional development even if you don't have a huge budget for training.

Plus …

David Smith starts a new column offering an inside track on the activities of the Knowledge Council

All issues of Network are distributed free to NGLIS members- join now to make sure you get a copy

Index to CSL/ NGLIS Publications:

1948- 2010 (1053kb)

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Summer/Autumn Issue 2001 (121kb)	Winter/Spring Issue 2001/02 (140kb)	Summer/Autumn Issue 2002 (280kb)	Winter/Spring Issue 2003* (214kb)
Winter/Spring Issue 2004 (574kb)	Autumn Issue 2004 (366kb)	Spring Issue 2005 (402kb)	Autumn Issue 2005 (782kb)
Spring Issue 2006 (711kb)	Autumn Issue 2006 (370kb)	Spring Issue 2007 (288kb)	Autumn Issue 2007 (2032kb)
Spring Issue 2008 (1672kb)	Autumn Issue 2008 (855kb)	Spring Issue 2009 (1701kb)	Autumn Issue 2009 (29286kb)

(* Please note that Heather Dawson's article in this issue "Assign: Supporting Social Science Librarians" should refer to The Library of the London School of Economics and Political Science and NOT to the British Library.)