presentation by NPSIG Co-Convenor Sebastian Wilke at the 58th Congress of the Italian Library Association (AIB)

1. New Librarians and new ways of
professional exchange:
Inspiration from the international context
Sebastian Wilke | @listraveler
Co-Convenor, IFLA New Professionals Special Interest Group | @npsig
28 Nov 2013, 58th AIB Congress, Rome

2. event formats
virtual exchange
mentoring models

3. make conventional conference sessions more dynamic

4. include creative elements

5. organize a barcamp
most recent topics
active involvement of all attendees
participant-driven approach
ad-hoc sessions and group discussions

6. go for a cycling tour
added value
intense experience
library advocacy

7. document local events online

8. turn PD events from on-site into online

9. become a librarian broadcaster

10. experiment with
virtual meetings
Virtual meetings
- Business meetings
- Social hangouts
- Experiment! Conference redux

11. share your place with a colleague from abroad

12. help newcomers learn
how to conference
“The intent of the Conference Mentoring Program is to assist a newcomer
with getting the most out of the conference. “

13. adopt a student

14. connect
with
international
peers

15. give it a try
contact:
Sebastian Wilke
IFLA New Professionals Special Interest Group
@listraveler | about.me/sebastianwilke
@npsig | about.me/npsig