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Professional organisations. I have found belonging to CILIP & SLA vital to my professional development and for support in times of crisis. I have managed to go to the last 3 SLG conferences where face to face networking is a huge part of the weekend as well as updating on all the latest technologies etc. Locally, I belong to the county School Librarians group which again provides support and CPD opportunites locally. As a librarian in an independent school, I and others are trying to get a group of us together in our local region. SLA were our first port of call for information on who we can conatct, but they haven't been very forthcoming. We may have to spread this by word of mouth/online using various groups. But then I've signed up for so many, that souldn't be too hard! Cost has become an important factor in belonging to more professional organisations other than keeping up to date online. After all, librarians aren't paid that much!

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Having lots of problems with the internet this week. I already have a facebook and linked in, but need to sort the latter profile to be more efficient. I have added the groups to my profile, so that should be interesting. I've signed up for so many things online groups or info feeds on this course, when am I ever going to get the time to read everything?! Had a look at the LAT site. Interesting if a little confusing on the web page navigation. LISNPN looks good, but does it do anything more than our very own SLN?