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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, 6^th 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).
 

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 Illingwoth & 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
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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.

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.

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.

 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

 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

<!--[if !supportLists]-->Non members - £75 + 15% VAT = £ 86.25

<!--[if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]-->Students & Unwaged - £35 + 15% VAT =  £ 40.25 (20 places available on a 1^st come, 1^st served basis – book early to avoid disappointment!)

 Delegate rate includes morning and afternoon refreshments and buffet lunch.

Booking Form

 For an online booking form go to http://www.cilip.org.uk/cdg  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 30^th June 2009

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(Make cheques payable to the Diversity Group and send to Karen Berry)

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