Information Scotland The Journal of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland ISSN 1743-5471 | Journal contents | About the online edition of the journal August 2007 Volume 5(4)

Issue contents

• A journey that should never end
  Library schools provide the theory but we continue learning our professional skills through experience and sharing with colleagues, says Jill Evans.
  
  
• Return on investment
  Christopher Phillips gave a thought-provoking Presidential Address at the CILIPS conference in June, urging delegates to constantly ask those challenging questions.
  
  
• Varied menu dished up
  Tony Ross, winner of the CILIPS Student Medal, found that CILIPS Branch & Group Day provided food for thought about how to define the profession and promote it.
  
  
• Young people - and cats - help show the way
  A joint Finnish and Estonian Study Tour revealed innovative approaches to libraries, Silvija Crook reports on an excellent trip.
  
  
• Quality partnerships
  Highland Libraries took part in piloting the new Public Libraries Quality Improvement Matrix. Norman S. Newton describes how the process was of great benefit to libraries – staff and services alike.
  
  
• Ship shop books
  Brian Osborne says that there’s no harm in a quick look back as we steam ahead with CILIPS/Scottish Library Association Centennial celebrations.

Information Scotland Vol. 5(4) August 2007

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