K&IM: Commercial, Legal and Scientific Information professional Committee Representative

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K&IM: Commercial, Legal and Scientific Information professional Committee Representative

The CILIP Knowledge & Information Management Group

CILIP’s Knowledge & Information Management Special Interest Group (K&IM) aims to bring the advantages of professional knowledge management and information management to the economy and society.

We aspire to help CILIP become the recognised professional body supporting knowledge and information professionals to deliver high quality, evidence-based, accredited services, and develop & progress their careers.

Membership is for anyone who is currently working in, or with an active interest in, the areas of Information Management and/or Knowledge Management.

 

CLSIG Committee Representative on the K&IM Committee

An opportunity for a new committee member has arisen due to the merger between Commercial Legal and Scientific Information Group (CLSIG) and K&IM.  This is an opportunity for a member working in the area of commercial, legal or scientific information management to become part of the vibrant K&IM community and to ensure that CLSIG members feel represented within the K&IM field.

Duties as a Committee Representative:

  • Represent Your Field: Attend committee meetings and act as a voice for your field within CILIP.
  • Provide Expertise and Opinions: Contribute your knowledge and perspective to the K&IM Committee.
  • Support CILIP Members: Support and advocate for the needs and interests of CLSIG members.
  • Liaise with K&IM: Keep your members informed about K&IM business and contribute to the K&IM business plan
  • Promote CILIP membership: Particularly within the Commercial, Legal and Scientific Information communities

Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of the sector-Broad knowledge of your field and ability to communicate with your members.
  • Excellent communication skills – Share feedback and represent members; contribute to group discussions during meetings; Active listening and engagement.
  • Leadership and representation – Advocate on behalf of your members and act as their voice; Take initiative in raising issues and highlighting successes.
  • Teamwork and collaboration – Work effectively with other committee members and representatives; contribute to a collective decision-making process.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills – the needs, concerns and ideas of members

Other requirements

  • A CILIP individual member with current membership.
  • Working in, or knowledge of, the Commercial, Legal or Scientific Information field.

Time commitment

  • We hold ten one-hour online meetings per year.We encourage members to attend a minimum of 6 per year.
  • Time to liaise with your committee and members
  • Occasionally, extra meetings may be needed. However, notice will be given if this situation arises.
  • Committee members receive a 10% discount on CILIP membership

Joining the Knowledge and Information Committee is an opportunity for your professional development

  • Leadership Experience – Representing your field.
  • Strategic insight – Gain a deeper understanding of CILIP and its governance.
  • Decision-Making Opportunities – Understand how decisions impact your members.
  • Networking Opportunities – Connecting with peers and building influence.
  • Make a difference – Advocate for the needs of your peers and help drive positive change.
  • Empower others – Amplify the voices of your cluster.
  • New skills and experience - You can help you gain skills and experience that you may not get from your workplace.

Joining the K&IM Committee helps with CILIP Professional Registration

If you are considering Professional Registration, then volunteering can help you build your PKSB profile. In particular:

Ethics and Values

  • Commitment to professional ethics, inclusivity and supporting member voices

Leadership, Advocacy, influencing and Personal Effectiveness

  • Influencing Key stakeholders
  • Working with decision makers

Technology and Communication

  • Communication Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Networking Skills

Criterion 3 Wider professional context

  • Volunteering can help build a deeper understanding of how CILIP operates and how it responds to sector needs.

 

To Apply

This is a voluntary position. To apply, please submit the following:

  • A short statement or video/audio demonstrating how you meet the knowledge, experience and attributes for the role.
  • Please include your motivation for applying, your vision for the role and CILIP membership number.
  • Written submissions should be no more than 500 words. Video submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes.

There are no interviews for this role. The panel will review submissions and select based on the knowledge, experience and attributes outlined in this profile.

Applications should be submitted to Elaine Toal, elaine.toal@cilip.org.uk

Applicants are encouraged from all relevant sectors. CILIP is committed to championing diversity, inclusion and representation. We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQ+ professionals who have historically been under-represented on our committees.