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What is it like to be a Library & Information Professional in the 21st Century?
Forum and Debate from a New Professionals’ Perspective.
Monday, 6th July 2009, London Metropolitan University
Joint conference, organised by the Career Development Group and the
Diversity Group of CILIP, in partnership with the Department of Applied Social
Sciences, London Metropolitan University (as part of their consultation for the
Library Skills for a Globalised World Project, funded by the Linking London
Lifelong Learning Network).
Programme
10.00 - 10.30 Registration, Coffee & Networking
10.30 - 10.50 Opening: Maria Cotera, President, Career Development
Group
Welcome: Prof. John Gabriel, Head of Department,
Applied Social Sciences, London Metropolitan University
10.50 - 11.15 The New Generation:
“The Consumer Generation and How it is Changing the Library and Information
Profession”: Katie Hill, Serials and E-resources Assistant, University of York
11.15 - 12.30 Meeting the Challenges:
“Attracting Young People into the Profession”: Sarah Newbutt, Assistant
Librarian, The Grammar School at Leeds
“Gaining Skills in the Social Aspects of Libraries”: Lydia Mayor, Knowledge
Advisor: Research and Training Support, Eversheds
“Why Are We Still Defined by Our Buildings?”: Ned Potter, Digitisation
Coordinator, Leeds University
Followed by panel discussion chaired by Christopher Rhodes, New Professionals
Co-ordinator, Career Development Group
12.30 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 14.45 Marketing Ourselves:
“Unleashing the Potential: New Professionals in the Workplace”: Emma
Illingworth & Sarah Ison, Assistant Information Advisers, University of Brighton
“Beyond the Counter: What Skills Can New Professionals Offer in the Public
Library Sector”: Kath Aitken, Reader Development and Stock Management
Librarian, Derbyshire County Council
“Market Yourself Using Online Tools”: Joanne Alcock, Resources Librarian,
University of Wolverhampton
Followed by panel discussion chaired by Dave Percival, Vice-Chair, Diversity
Group
14.45 - 15.15 Tea & Networking
15.15 - 16.30 Career Profiles:
“From Old School to New Profession”: Hazel James, Librarian, Dame Alice
Owens Secondary School, Hertfordshire.
“New Technologies, New Professionals”: Nicolás Robinson, Graduate Trainee,
EC3: Science and Scientific Communication Evaluation, University of Granada,
Spain
"Wanted: New Professionals for Public Library Service”: Anne Sherman,
Literature & Reading Development Officer, Cheshire East Council.
Followed by panel discussion chaired by Sylvia James,Treasurer & Board Liaison
to the First Five Years Council of the Special Libraries Association.
16.30 - 16.40 Feedback and Best Paper Vote
16.40 -16.55 Closing Remarks: Shiraz Durrani, Senior Lecturer in
Information Management, London Metropolitan University
Sessions will be presentation–based, with opportunity for delegates to share
experiences and ask questions, and to vote for the best paper. The winner will
receive £100 and a bottle of Sue Hill Fizz, generously sponsored by Sue Hill
Recruitment
A selection of papers will be published in the professional journals.
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Learning Outcomes:
Improved understanding of issues relevant to New Library & Information
Professionals, including:
- More detailed understanding of what attracts New Professionals into the
Library & Information world.
- Awareness of what New Professionals are bringing to the changing world of
libraries and information
- Awareness of what are the current issues for New Professionals and improved
confidence to tackle them
- Clear understanding of marketing techniques specially relevant to New
Professionals
- An understanding of the need for New Professionals to develop and model
relevant skills in the context of an increasingly globalised world.
Seal of Recognition:
The Career Development Group has been awarded the CILIP Seal of
Recognition, which recognises high standards in the content and relevance of
its training: http://www.cilip.org.uk/qualificationschartership/seal <http://www.cilip.org.uk/qualificationschartership/seal> .
Venue:
London Metropolitan University Graduate Centre, one of the most exciting new
building developments in London.
Address: Room GC1-08, Graduate Centre, Tower Building, 166-22 Holloway
Road, London N7 8DB. Details and map at: http://tinyurl.com/cfjs8j <http://tinyurl.com/cfjs8j>
Artsline Access codes:
W - Venue with un-stepped access via main or side door, wheelchair spaces
and adapted toilet.
E - Infra-red hearing system (advance warning required to organise receivers)
G - Provision for guide dogs.
Delegate rates:
CDG/DG members - £55 + 15% VAT = £63.25
Non members - £75 + 15% VAT = £ 86.25
Students & Unwaged - £35 + 15% VAT = £ 40.25 (20 places available on a
1st come, 1st served basis – book early to avoid disappointment!)
Delegate rate includes morning and afternoon refreshments and buffet lunch.
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Booking Form
For an online booking form go to http://www.cilip.org.uk/cdg <http://www.cilip.org.uk/cdg> or
http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/diversity/conferences
Or print, fill and post the form below to Karen Berry, 40 Stanway Road, Coventry, CV5 6PJ or
email to [log in to unmask] by Tuesday 30th June 2009
Name
Position
Organisation
Address
Email
Telephone
I enclose a cheque / I wish to be invoiced (delete as appropriate)
(Make cheques payable to the Diversity Group and send to Karen Berry)
Invoice address (if different from above):
Order number (if applicable):
Member of CDG/DG (indicate if applicable)
Student/Unwaged (indicate if applicable)
CILIP membership number:
Dietary requirements:
Access requirements:
PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations after Friday 19th June will incur the full cost of
this event, unless a substitute from the same organisation can be found.
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