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URL:https://www.m25lib.org.uk/events/applying-study-library-information-sc
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SUMMARY:Applying To Study Library And Information Science [Event Ref. No. T
 G1/LIS]
DESCRIPTION:Twitter - #cpd25APPLIS\n\nAre you interested in qualifying as
  a professional librarian? This event brings together a range of speakers 
 to inspire you to choose a career in the library and information world. We
 ’ll give you an insight into the process of applying for and experiences
  of “Library School”\, as well as look at your first steps in your car
 eer.\n\nAt lunch time\, there’s a course fair with opportunities to meet
  representatives from LIS courses. It’s a great networking opportunity w
 ith peers and other new professionals\, and there will be plenty of opport
 unities to get answers to your burning questions about the whole process. 
 It will be of particular interest to Graduate Trainees and anyone else who
  would like to become a librarian or information professional.\n\nProgramm
 e:\n\n10:30 for 11:00 start – Registration\n\nMorning session:\n\nThe I
 nformation Profession – Challenges and Opportunities: Stephen Pinfield\,
  Programme Coordinator for MA Librarianship\, Sheffield iSchool\n\nThis pr
 esentation will consider challenges and opportunities for library and info
 rmation services in today’s world. Looking at the latest research and go
 od practice\, it will focus on what those challenges and opportunities mea
 n for the roles of information professionals within various organisations 
 and the skills they must have. Some of the implications of these issues fo
 r selecting library and information science programmes will be highlighted
 \n\nThere’s Never Been A Better Time To Take The MA LIS: Anne Welsh\, Pr
 ogramme Director for the MA Library and Information Studies\, UCL\n\nWith 
 the rise in fees across all Masters’ courses\, it can be difficult to de
 cide if postgraduate study is the right choice for you. This presentation 
 takes a look at the evolution of library education in the UK\, and conclud
 es that with the underpinning of Cilip’s Professional Knowledge and Skil
 ls Base and the availability of high-tech modules at library schools acros
 s the country\, although the economic cost may be more than a few years ag
 o\, the opportunities for learning within the vocational Masters have neve
 r been higher than they are now\, in the 21st century.\n\nMatthew Wheeler\
 , Development Officer (Member Support)\, CILIP\, will talk about ways in w
 hich membership can support your professional development\n\nLibrary And I
 nformation Science In The 21st Century: Lyn Robinson\, Programme Director 
 #citylis\, and Ernesto Priego\, Lecturer in Library Science\, City Univers
 ity London\n\nThe speakers will talk about how they see LIS developing as 
 a field in the coming years.\n\n13:00 - Lunch and Course Fair\n\nStalls f
 rom LIS courses at Aberystwyth\, City\, Sheffield\, UCL\, UWE\, plus CILIP
 \n\nAfternoon session:\n\nTwo recently qualified professionals will talk a
 bout their experiences after qualification:\n\nRosie Higman (University of
  Reading) ‘Applying to LIS courses: finding your way\, full-time\, and f
 uture-proofing’.\n\nKim Coles (Royal Holloway) ‘Applying to study Libr
 ary and Information Science: a distance learner’s perspective’.\n\nRos
 ie and Kim will be joined by Nick Balmforth (UEL)\, Oksana Viytovych (King
 ston)\, Charlotte Middleton (UCL) and Nigel Buckley (Kingston) to form a
  panel of current and recent library school students\, talking about their
  experiences and taking questions\n\nTimings are approximate as an importa
 nt aspect of this event is to allow delegates plenty of time to talk to sp
 eakers and course representatives – and each other! However the event wi
 ll end no later than 16:15 with a final round up of the day and an opportu
 nity for further questions.\n\nVenue:\n\nThe Burnside Room at the London M
 athematical Society\, 57-58 Russell Square\, London WC1B 4HS\n\nWebsite -
  www.lms.ac.uk\n\nCost:\n\n£70 for members and £105 for other instituti
 ons.\n\nPlease note that there are limited places available for this event
 .\n\nCancellations less than one week before the event will be charged a 5
 0% cancellation fee. In the event of a ‘no-show’ on the day\, the full
  fee will be charged.\n\nTo book a place please use our online booking for
 m or email the administrator via cpd25@london.ac.uk 
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