*Apologies for Cross posting*
New Professionals Conference - Call for Proposals
"What is it like to be a Library & Information Professional in the
21st Century? Forum and debate from a New Professionals perspective"
Calling all New Library & Information Professionals for presentation
proposals for the New Professionals Conference - Monday, 6th July 2009,
This is a joint conference, organised as a forum for New Professionals, by the
Career Development Group and the Diversity Group, two special interest groups
of CILIP: The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, in
partnership with London Metropolitan University's Department of Applied Social
Sciences (as part of their consultation for the Library Skills for a Globalised
World Project, funded by the Linking London Lifelong Learning Network).
We invite proposals for contributions from colleagues who have joined the
profession, either through work or study, in the last 5 years. First-time
presenters, current LIS students and individuals from diverse backgrounds are
especially encouraged to apply.
There will be a prize for the best paper, as voted for by delegates on the day.
A selection of papers will be published in the professional journals.
Help preparing the presentations and standard travel and accommodation expenses
can be provided on request, so consider taking advantage of this excellent
opportunity for continuous professional development!
Conference Themes and Focus
We welcome papers sharing experiences and exploring issues relevant to the
overall theme: What is it like to be a Library & Information Professional
in the 21st Century, including:
* What attracts New Professionals into the Library & Information
world?
* What are New Professionals bringing to the changing world of
libraries and information?
* How can New Professionals revolutionise the 21st Century profession?
* How can New Professionals market themselves?
* What are the current barriers for New Professionals?
* How can New Professionals from diverse backgrounds come into and
enrich the profession?
*Deadlines:*
* Proposals (no longer than 300 words) must be submitted by 5pm on
Friday 3rd April, 2009.
* Authors of accepted proposals will be contacted by Friday 17th April.
* Full proposals must be submitted by Monday 1st June, 2009.
Questions/Comments
The organisers are happy to receive and respond to questions or comments. For
further information please contact:
David Percival, Librarian - Young Adults and Looked After Children, Portsea
Library, John Pounds Community Centre,
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Chris Rhodes, House of Commons Library, Statistical Resource Unit
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Kind Regards
Cheney
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Cheney Gardner
Joint Honorary Editor
Impact - The Journal of the Career Development Group
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: 020 8734 3302 (direct line)