The Grand Tour (or A Subject Librarian’s travels around the North West!) by Zoe Collyer, CILIP North West Awards Co-ordinator
Over the last month or so I have spent a lot of time on trains as a result of the attending some great training opportunities. When I say 'Grand Tour', I have to admit to mainly travelling to Liverpool and Manchester, but I seem to have visited both cities more in the last couple of weeks than I have in the last 2 years! First up, Manchester, for the JISC Connect More event at Manchester United football ground. (JISC provides digital solutions for UK education and research). Myself and a colleague set out in the largest car that our University could provide and bravely set off up the M56. I drive a Peugeot 108, so being presented with an SUV is always an interesting prospect. It feels a bit like being given the keys to a tank! Taking the wrong junction onto the M60, then having to battle across Manchester through hoards of cricket fans, we make it to the event just on time. The event was a great chance to explore how our team can incorporate digital strategies to en