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SOUTH WESTERN REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES CIO
Uniting, inspiring, collaborating across libraries, information services and cultural organisations in the South West.
  • Tips for handling difficult customer situations
    Tips for handling difficult customer situations
    Tips for handling difficult customer situations
    Thu, 16 Jan
    workshop
    16 Jan 2025, 09:00 – 12:30
    workshop
    16 Jan 2025, 09:00 – 12:30
    workshop
  • Fundraising/bids training
    Fundraising/bids training
    Fundraising/bids training
    Wed, 12 Mar
    Online
    12 Mar 2025, 09:30 – 02 Apr 2025, 12:30
    Online
    12 Mar 2025, 09:30 – 02 Apr 2025, 12:30
    Online
  • Leadership Essentials: for Libraries, Information & Archives
    Leadership Essentials: for Libraries, Information & Archives
    Leadership Essentials: for Libraries, Information & Archives
    November 2024 - February 2025
    Online workshops and coaching sessions.
    November 2024 - February 2025
    Online workshops and coaching sessions.
    November 2024 - February 2025
    Online workshops and coaching sessions.
    November 2024 - February 2025. Two half day online workshops, plus a two-hour team coaching session.
  • AGM conference
    AGM conference
    AGM conference
    Wed, 13 Nov
    Redcliffe
    13 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 15:00
    Redcliffe, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
    13 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 15:00
    Redcliffe, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
    A day of networking, learning & more at the SWRLS AGM + talks
  • Neurodiversity in libraries: half-day online training event (repeat of July)
    Neurodiversity in libraries: half-day online training event (repeat of July)
    Neurodiversity in libraries: half-day online training event (repeat of July)
    Wed, 16 Oct
    online training event
    16 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 12:30
    online training event
    16 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 12:30
    online training event
    Join librarians Joanne Foster-Murdoch & Caroline Varney-Bowers to improve understanding of neurodivergence in libraries
  • LGBTQ+ online workshop: developing inclusive library provision
    LGBTQ+ online workshop: developing inclusive library provision
    LGBTQ+ online workshop: developing inclusive library provision
    Wed, 02 Oct
    Webinar
    02 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 12:00
    Webinar
    02 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 12:00
    Webinar
    Half-day workshop with John Vincent from The Network
  • Neurodiversity in libraries: half-day online training event
    Neurodiversity in libraries: half-day online training event
    Multiple Dates
    Neurodiversity in libraries: half-day online training event
    Thu, 18 Jul
    online training event
    18 Jul 2024, 09:30 – 12:30
    online training event
    18 Jul 2024, 09:30 – 12:30
    online training event
    Join librarians Joanne Foster-Murdoch & Caroline Varney-Bowers to improve understanding of neurodivergence in libraries
  • Members' Day
    Members' Day
    Members' Day
    Fri, 05 Jul
    Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AT, UK
    05 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 16:00
    Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AT, UK
    05 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 16:00
    Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AT, UK
    Guest speaker, Michael Webb, Director of Technology & Analytics at Jisc, & networking on key topics
  • Library Provision for Blind & Partially Sighted Customers
    Library Provision for Blind & Partially Sighted Customers
    Library Provision for Blind & Partially Sighted Customers
    Thu, 18 Apr
    Online Webinar
    18 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 12:30
    Online Webinar
    18 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 12:30
    Online Webinar
    Learn from Lara Marshall, Library Engagement Manager for RNIB, how best to help people who have sight loss issues in a library setting. Free of Charge Webinar.
  • The AI Revolution: empowering librarians to navigate the future
    The AI Revolution: empowering librarians to navigate the future
    The AI Revolution: empowering librarians to navigate the future
    Thu, 22 Feb
    Webinar
    22 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Webinar
    22 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Webinar
    Led by expert sector trainer, Phil Bradley, this two hour webinar offers you an overview of AI search tools - now updated with the latest information
  • SWRLS Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023
    SWRLS Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023
    SWRLS Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023
    Thu, 30 Nov
    Online Conference
    30 Nov 2023, 10:00 – 12:30 GMT
    Online Conference
    30 Nov 2023, 10:00 – 12:30 GMT
    Online Conference
    All SWRLS members are invited to join us for our free online annual review and AGM. Learn more about our 4 year plan 2024-2027.
  • The AI Revolution: empowering librarians to navigate the future
    The AI Revolution: empowering librarians to navigate the future
    The AI Revolution: empowering librarians to navigate the future
    Tue, 10 Oct
    Webinar
    10 Oct 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Webinar
    10 Oct 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Webinar
    An overview of AI search tools and discussion on the way search is changing for information professionals. Led by expert Phil Bradley.
  • Managing Projects in a Library & Information Environment
    Managing Projects in a Library & Information Environment
    Managing Projects in a Library & Information Environment
    Tue, 03 Oct
    Webinar
    03 Oct 2023, 09:00 – 12:30
    Webinar
    03 Oct 2023, 09:00 – 12:30
    Webinar
    Identify how you can create project success; know key stages in project life-cycle; best practice in stakeholder communications
  • SWRLS Members' Day 13 June 2023 - in person Exeter Library OR online
    SWRLS Members' Day 13 June 2023 - in person Exeter Library OR online
    SWRLS Members' Day 13 June 2023 - in person Exeter Library OR online
    Tue, 13 Jun
    Exeter
    13 Jun 2023, 10:30 – 13:30
    Exeter, Castle St, Exeter EX4 3PQ, UK
    13 Jun 2023, 10:30 – 13:30
    Exeter, Castle St, Exeter EX4 3PQ, UK
    Join us to hear digital technology expert Bill Thompson, our guest speaker on digital archiving & access in the library environment plus networking on top of mind topics.
  • Equality, Equity & Diversity in the Libraries & Information Environment
    Equality, Equity & Diversity in the Libraries & Information Environment
    Equality, Equity & Diversity in the Libraries & Information Environment
    Wed, 17 May
    Online workshop
    17 May 2023, 09:30 – 12:30
    Online workshop
    17 May 2023, 09:30 – 12:30
    Online workshop
    Sharpen your understanding of EDI; make your library a safe and welcoming place to new arrivals, including refugees and asylum-seekers
  • User Experience Research and Design - with Andy Priestner
    User Experience Research and Design - with Andy Priestner
    User Experience Research and Design - with Andy Priestner
    Tue, 02 May
    Bristol
    02 May 2023, 09:30 – 16:00
    Bristol, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TL, UK
    02 May 2023, 09:30 – 16:00
    Bristol, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TL, UK
    A full day, in person, highly interactive training course led by international expert in user experience and design, Andy Priestner.
  • Managing Projects in a Libraries & Information Environment
    Managing Projects in a Libraries & Information Environment
    Managing Projects in a Libraries & Information Environment
    Thu, 20 Apr
    Online workshop
    20 Apr 2023, 09:00 – 12:30
    Online workshop
    20 Apr 2023, 09:00 – 12:30
    Online workshop
    Identify how you can create project success; know key stages in project life-cycle; best practice in stakeholder communications
  • Managing Projects in a Library & Information Environment
    Managing Projects in a Library & Information Environment
    Managing Projects in a Library & Information Environment
    Tue, 21 Mar
    Online workshop
    21 Mar 2023, 09:00 – 12:30
    Online workshop
    21 Mar 2023, 09:00 – 12:30
    Online workshop
    A half-day online workshop offering you a framework for seeing a project through from start to finish successfully.

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