CILIP2.0 - Council Open Session

Further to the series of discussions and blog postings that arose out of a post that I wrote (CILIP - Epic Fail) responding to Bob McKee's own blog post (All of a twitter), both I and my friend and colleague Brian Kelly have been asked to speak at CILIP2.0 - Council Open Session on use of Web 2.0  which is taking place next Wednesday afternoon (details behind the link). The idea behind the session is to "generate some really good ideas about how the Council could be using Web 2.0 to engage better with the LIS community and the individuals in it - both members and non-members."

I'm very keen that both Brian and I are able to articulate ideas and concepts that are important to everyone who has an interest in the provision of information. I've been looking back at the comments made in various blogs, so I have a fairly clear idea of what I want to say, but if you have a particular point, idea or comment that you'd like Brian or myself to try and put across please do let us know, either in the comments to this blog posting, or over on Brian's weblog - I know that he's writing a similar post as well. We've only got 15 minutes each, so I can't make specific promises, but we'll do our best!

Comments

[Katharine]

Hi Phil,

I'm really glad they have asked for your input, but I have to admit, I think this whole thing is a bit crazy.

Librarians all over the place are just getting on with using Web 2. They are talking to each other all the time, exploring possibilities, exchanging ideas and collaborating without the need for a huge central discussion. Why do CILIP need this? Why can't they just get on with it?

I often find CILIP embarrassing. They are the Professional Body of Information Professionals and they can't even get the information basics right sometimes. Using Twitter or Facebook are becoming basics. A debate is not required. Some action is required, and has been a long time coming.

Thank you Phil for your involvement, for your blog posts which flagged up this issue to the masses and for your willingness to criticise CILIP when they need to hear harsh feedback.

I hope the Open Session goes well and that your talk is well received. Its about time someone said something sensible!