This focus on Networking has made me think a bit harder about my career and other professionals around the globe. I am certainly supportive of networking as a goal, but have not taken it up professionally until last week. I have now joined with groups on linked in, and the LIS Network, but am debating the value of joining Professional Organisations. Colleagues I know don't always have the time to read the literature that they have paid for. If anyone has any input about the dilemma between the cost and value of such memberships I would be keen to hear from you.

Following on from the CPD-23 Things, and heading into Thing 3, I followed up on the suggestion of Googling my name. Despite now having a blog, that didn't come up at all (not sure why), but I was glad that my facebook account didn't appear either. Interestingly enough I did come up through Exeter University's web site, both in the role I am now doing, and in other extra places such as Induction Facilitator and Sustainability Representative. I took some time to update my Linked-In Account, but am still not sure if that's the route to take. Will continue following the progress of others as they take on Social Networking and am interested to see where this will go.

Just subscribed to the cpd23 things.
Am already working on the ILM award in First Line Management, so hope that this cpd will compliment that.
Working part time (24.5 hours per week) can be a challenge, but the University term has ended so hope to have enough time for this and essay writing - you never know, I may even manage some reflection!