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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 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.
Followed by panel
discussion chaired by Sylvia James,Treasurer & Board Liaison
to the First Five Years Council of the Special Libraries
Association.
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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.
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
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members - £75 + 15% VAT =
£ 86.25
<!--[if
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& 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.
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
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