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Library and knowledge services during Covid-19: Sharing learning and experiences in the North West by Members of the CILIP North West Committee


In July 2020, seven members of the CILIP North West committee set up a conversation which we recorded on Teams. We wanted to share our recent experiences of working during lockdown. 




It was a chance to reflect on how our different services have responded to the changes imposed by the Covid-19 situation as well as the impact this has had on our individual working lives. 

Despite our different contexts, we began to see some common themes emerging. These included issues such as how our respective services have adapted and how we have all been exploring new and effective ways of reaching out to our users. We also discussed the unforeseen challenges around working from home as well as the opportunities for skills development that the pandemic has brought about. 



You can watch the full recording here: https://vimeo.com/446758081

The whole conversation lasts just under an hour. At 54.35 you can see the details of all the participants in the order in which they speak, in case you'd like to focus on a particular sector. 

We would love to hear any reflections that you might have regarding your work situation during these unprecedented times. 

Please feel free to comment or contact us via the details given at the end of the video. 

Huge thanks go to Victoria Treadway for facilitating this. 


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