The Power of Talking

The Power of Talking

Here at Essex, we have come to that time of the year when we all, as a staff, have our annual ‘conversation’ with our Librarian. It’s a bit like an appraisal but a lot less daunting. It’s a time to reflect on the year that has passed both within the library as a whole and in our department in particular.

It gives you a chance to think about what went well and what could be improved, how we have developed, individually and departmentally, over the last 12 months. Through the medium of the humble ‘chat’ a whole range of ideas, issues and questions can be gone through, and solutions to problems  found, or just a bit of reassurance given that you’re doing the right thing.

For me personally, one of the changes has been becoming a part of FIL committee and trying to get my head around everything that that entails. I would definitely say that it has been a great opportunity to meet up with other ‘interlibrary loaners’ while planning future events like the forthcoming FIL conference –‘ FIL Interlend 2014 Conference - 23rd - 24th June 2014 in Edinburgh.’

For those coming to this year’s conference please take the opportunity to ‘chat’ to as many of the other delegates and committee members as you can, whether it’s your first conference or you are a seasoned veteran, because there is always something to share and learn at this event.

Already looking forward to meeting up with friends and colleagues,  old and new, and having a 'gud blether' as they would say in Scotland. This is a picture of me so you know who to look out for.