28 July 2023
The latest “Knowing Me Knowing UKSG” podcast is a conversation with Chris Banks, Director of Library Services at Imperial College London.
Chris has over fourteen years’ experience at library director level in higher education, and over 20 years in a variety of curatorial, management and strategic roles at the British Library. Between 2016 and 2022 Chris additionally held the post of Assistant Provost (Space) at Imperial. Chris is a member of the Jisc UUK Content Negotiations Strategy Group; chairs the Jisc UUK Content Expert Group. Chris is currently an elected Board member of Research Libraries UK (RLUK), and a member of the SCONUL Content Strategy Group.
In this podcast, Chris talks about their career journey, the experience and knowledge she gained in different positions, the value of a librarian qualification, and leadership qualities.
You can listen to the podcast episode here.
Knowing me, Knowing UKSG: scholarly comms journeys is a podcast series for the scholarly communications sector.
In each episode we will be having an informal conversation with someone inspiring from the knowledge community and ask them to tell us about their career journey and what has motivated them along the way. Career paths are often ‘squiggly’ and can include detours and pitstops. Our guests will share their personal stories and shine a light on how varied the sector is and how there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing your career. The podcast will also explore common issues such as imposter syndrome and share advice on how to maximise opportunities when they are presented.
This podcast series is a platform where professionals can share their unique stories, experiences, and reflections, creating a dialogue that will inspire and inform the next generation of leaders in our sector. It's for those who want to expand their knowledge, be inspired by the journeys of others, and gain insights that will help them in their own careers. Whether you are just starting out in the sector or are a seasoned professional, this podcast series is for you.
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Kevin O'Donovan, London School of Economics and Political Science and UKSG Outreach Committee member.