The Local Studies Group North West (LSGNW), one of the regional sub groups of the national Local Studies Group, has been organising visits, day schools and learning events and advocating for local history and local studies for over 30 years.
The present committee is looking for people with an interest in this vital area of library and cultural services practice to become involved with the work of the committee. The committee has several members who are retired, or working and studying outside the profession and it is important for the continuance of the group that we have people on the committee who are currently working in some shape or form in the local studies field.
We are well aware that we have seen many specialist posts removed from library services and that this has contributed to the reduction in number of members of the LSGNW. However, many library staff, whilst not having designated job titles, will still work with local studies material and can benefit enormously from training opportunities and networking with colleagues. Whilst some of the regional sub groups have struggled in the last few years we are very encouraged by the re-emergence of the Yorkshire and Humberside group and are hopeful that the same enthusiasm is present in the North West.
If you have an interest in becoming involved, then please get in touch with me at the e mail address below.
Best regards
Andrew Walmsley
Chair, LSGNW
andrewwalmsley2007@gmail.com.
CILIP Local Studies Group 