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 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
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- Photo: Lunchtime during the New Professionals Conference 2010 held at the Uninversity of Sheffield by Sarahjison
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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 your place, download the booking form and send it to Jon Scown
on JMScown@SOMERSET.GOV.UK tel: 01278 451201 ext 243
Booking deadline: 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/venues/88-hulme-hall
Venue access:
W - Venue with un-stepped access
E - Hearing loop available
G - Provision for guide dogs
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- "The value of the New Professionals Conference is, for me, in the opportunity to share experiences, absorb attitude and confidence from others.
- At last year's conference, I met people from a range of different information backgrounds and came away with new ideas and new enthusiasm. The conference acted as a spur to my becoming more professionally involved. I'm looking forward to the 2011 conference and expect that in its third year, it will really get into its stride." Bronagh McCrudden, Winner of the Best paper, New Professionals Conference 2010
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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