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18th February 2025 10:00 - 12:30 Online
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To bring together a community of practice centred around library purchasing to learn from each other and discuss latest development.

EVENT DETAILS

With many teams grappling with increased workload this Library Group meeting will explore how teams can manage themselves more effectively while looking after their wellbeing. The first session will begin with – Helen Buchanan (Imperial College London) sharing how her subscriptions team have been transformed, upskilling and empowering team members to deliver greater value and job satisfaction.

We will then open discussion to the group to share wider experience. In the second session we welcome Layne Hamerston (Bournemouth University) to explore how members can enhance wellbeing and engender a sense of togetherness in challenging conditions. This session will also include the opportunity for members to freely share experience. In the final session Gavin Phillips (SUPC) will provide an update about library-related framework agreements.

AGENDA

  • Benefits of negotiation – Helen Buchanan (Imperial College London)- presentation followed by guided discussion
  • Break – 15 minutes
  • Navigating Tough Times: Strategies for Wellbeing and Togetherness – Layne Hamerston (Bournemouth University)
    experiences during this session.
  • Framework Updates – Gavin Phillips (SUPC)

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Online registrations will close at 12 PM on Monday 17 February 2025

This event is FREE and open to all SUPC and LUPC consortia members, specifically libarians and procurement colleagues. Please 'REGISTER' above to secure your place. Joining instructions will be sent nearer to the event.

NEED HELP?

For assistance and queries, please contact marketing@sums.ac.uk.