Webinar: Networks to Tap Into as Part of your Professional Ecology (Leadership Essentials)

25 August 2026 14:00 - 15:00

Join this webinar to hear about some of the national and international networks that could help you widen your professional contacts, explore the benefits of networking and share your experiences to help map some of the more local opportunities.

You will hear some examples from people working in libraries and some top tips for networking from Libraries Connected Programmes Director Sarah Mears and Membership Engagement Manager Helen Drakard.

The webinar is open to all but will be particularly helpful for those early in their library career, those new into libraries and people looking to move into leadership.

Programme

  • Introduction & the benefits of networking 
  • Libraries Connected networks and networking opportunities 
  • Professional networks intro & personal experiences 
  • Example - How CILIP helped professional development
  • Example - How local health networks helped service development 
  • Q&A
  • Network mapping – sharing ideas
    • What networks are you part of?
    • How have they benefited you?
  • Top tips for networking 
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