Friday, 18 September 2015

Thing 13: Professional Organisations

The benefits of membership.

For several reasons, I haven’t, up to now become a member of any of the professional library associations. 
Cost was definitely one of the factors and the feeling that it was somehow only for the more senior members of staff.

However, I can see the benefits for staff at any level joining and becoming active in the professional library associations.

If you are looking to change or move jobs, the access to the information and resources of these organisations could prove invaluable. It also shows prospective employers that you are serious about your career and your professional development.

They are a great place to network, share ideas and knowledge, develop and broaden your network and become more actively involved in your profession.  It is an investment in your own career and future. 

And you can’t really place a price on that! 

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