What: Library 2.011 Virtual Conference

When: November 2 – 4

Where:  http://www.library20.com

If you haven’t already gone to the Library 2.011 Virtual Conference website, we encourage you to take the opportunity to participate in this free virtual conference.  Since this is a global conference, here is the entire schedule in Eastern Standard Time.

One of tomorrow’s sessions focuses on new librarians! The session is Successful Paths for New Librarians: Best Practices, Models, and Recommendations.  The speakers are Loida Garcia-Febo, Dr. Claudia Lux, Anca Rapeanu, Cristina Vaileanu, and Monica Avram. This session is presented in association with the IFLA Continuing Professional Development in the Workplace and Learning Group and IFLA New Professionals Special Interest Group. This virtual session will run from 1:00-2:00pm on November 3.

Here is the abstract for the session: 

This session presents best practices, models and recommendations to help new librarians develop their careers. It speaks to the concerns experienced by new professionals regarding rapidly changing skills to help them secure jobs. Additionally, strategies for successful education paths and participation in library associations are also included. Attendees will walk away with practical ideas to tailor to their own needs and situations. Often new librarians express their desire to know ‘how others made it.’ Daily, we can read blog posts and messages asking what is needed to find a job, to be part of a committee at a library association, and how to interact within various library environments. This webinar will explore answers to these, and will direct attendees to tested and proved resources.