Library reading group: Home

This will be an informal opportunity to discuss what other libraries are doing, explore areas of practice and interest and reflect on ideas in a supportive group. Reading material could be anything from a journal article, blog post or report.

Meetings will be held once per term and will take place over lunchtime for one hour. To reflect the varying interests and roles in the library, there will be rotating facilitators so we have a range of reading material and voices leading the discussion.

Benefits of engaging with reading groups include:

• Staying current with the literature 
• Learning about new topics and examples of good practice
• Developing critical appraisal skills
• Considering how we can make improvements for our users
• Interacting with colleagues

Look out for the meeting date and reading material which will be added to the Padlet, if you are planning to take part, please email Amy McEwan. Everyone is welcome, if you want to turn up on the day, that's fine too.

If you can't make the meeting but would still like to take part, you can add add thoughts or comments on to the discussion board on this guide in advance of the meeting. A short summary of the discussion will be added to the discussion board on this page after the meeting, so check back if you are interested.

Facilitators will be responsible for choosing the reading content and leading the discussion at the meeting. Here are some general guidelines for facilitators:

1. Set a date for the reading group to meet
2. Choose an article: this can be on a topic of your choice and you are you are encouraged to choose an article that reflects your own interests.
3. Add the article citation or link to the reading material to the Padlet at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting to allow group members to read prior to the meeting.
4. Lead the journal club discussion: our group will be informal and the discussions can be wide ranging. It may help to have a couple of questions in place to drive the discussion if needed.
5. Do an initial and/or final round table to ensure everyone gets a chance to speak (if they want to!)

Adapted from: https://library.usask.ca/ceblip/documents/C-EBLIP%20Journal%20Club_Guidelines%20for%20convenors.pdf

2019

Summer term - Chris Launder

Summer -  Andrew Dove

Autumn term- Lee Snook

2020

If you have any questions please speak to Amy McEwan.