Professional discussion lists
JISC mail (the service provided by the Joint Information Systems Committee) is one of the key providers of discussion lists and has a number of public library, special interest and library profession groups. The home page is http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/. You can search for different lists based on topic and there are many related to libraries.
You can see a list of library categories on this page: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/mailinglists/category/Library.htm
Three specific examples of lists which can be used for professional matters by library staff are:
- LIS-CILIP: is a list for the exchange of information on issues of current professional interest to Chartered Library and Information professionals, etc. Details are given at: http://www.cilip.org.uk/professionalguidance/discussion/liscilip.htm
- LIS-PUB-LIBS: is a forum for discussion of issues relating to UK public libraries. See the joining page at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=lis-pub-libs
- LIS-SCOTLAND: is a forum for discussion of issues relating to Scotland. See the joining page at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=lis-scotland&A=1
CILIP has a range of professional discussion lists which are targeted at supporting members of library staff who share particular professional interests or working environments. Visit http://www.cilip.org.uk/professionalguidance/ and select online discussion.
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Select an appropriate online discussion group on a subject that interests you eg information literacy, youth library work or mentoring. Join a group (you will find more at http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/mailinglists) and read some of the recent discussions. |
Let's have a look now at some Government sponsored lists ...
