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Career Development Group New Professionals Conference "Professionalism and Activism in a Time of Downturn" University of Manchester Hulme Hall Victoria Campus Monday June 20th 2011 Conference themes * Getting involved is now more important than ever * Contacts and partnerships you can make through networking * What activism can do for your CV and self confidence * Cost-effective CPD opportunities * How roles in the information profession have diverged from the traditional librarian role. The The conference programme will feature a variety of presentations, workshops and debates allowing an excellent opportunity for networking and continuous professional development. Conference learning outcomes At the end of the conference, delegates will be able to understand issues relevant to new library and information professionals and have an improved ability to: · identify developmental needs and model relevant skills in the changing world of libraries and information · demonstrate professionalism and stand out from the crowd in economically challenging circumstances · recognise relevant issues and improve confidence to tackle them · analyse marketing techniques specially relevant to New Professionals Delegate rates: CDG members - £60 + 20% VAT = £72 CILIP members - £70 + 20% VAT = £84 Non CILIP members - £80 + 20% VAT = £96 Students & Unwaged - £35 + 20% VAT = £42 (20 places available, on a first come first served basis) Delegate rate includes morning and afternoon refreshments and buffet lunch Booking To book a place, please contact Jon Scown on [log in to unmask] or tel: 01278 451201 ext 243 Or go to the Career Development Group website: http://www.cilip.org.uk/get-involved/special-interest-groups/careerdevelopment/cdg-benefits/newprofessionals/Pages/newprofessionals.aspx Booking deadline is Friday 10th June 2011 Cancellations after Monday 6th June will incur the full booking fee Directions to Venue Please go to the following links for instructions on how to find the venue: http://www.conference.manchester.ac.uk/index.php/location <http://www.conference.manchester.ac.uk/index.php/location> http://www.conference.manchester.ac.uk/index.php/venues/88-hulme-hall <http://www.conference.manchester.ac.uk/index.php/venues/88-hulme-hall> Venue access: W - Venue with un-stepped access E - Hearing loop available G - Provision for guide dogs ******************************************************************************************************* This conference is being organised as a forum for New Professionals by the Career Development Group, a special interest group of CILIP: The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Registered Charity no: 313014 ________________________________ This communication is intended solely for the person (s) or organisation to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information and if you are not the intended recipient (s), you must not copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the sender and copy the message to [log in to unmask] Individuals are advised that by replying to, or sending an e-mail message to Somerset County Council, you accept that you have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy. In line with the Surveillance and Monitoring Policy, any e-mail messages (and attachments) transmitted over the Council’s network may be subject to scrutiny.