The IFLA Division C is excited to re-launch the Webinar Series for LIS students that was initiated by the IFLA Division IV – Support of the Profession in spring 2021. This series provides a platform for students to share their projects, research, and ideas on key topics related to libraries and information science.

Upcoming Webinar: 28 April 2025, 5:00-6:30 pm AEST (Sydney/Melbourne time)

Theme: Translating theory into practice through workplace learning: A panel discussion

Format: Online, free, and open to all (no registration fees)

 

Call for Proposals

We are interested in hearing about how industry placements and internships helped you in preparing to enter the real-life workplaces.

The proposal may focus on:

  • How did you find placement or internship experience during your study helpful or not so helpful with your future career planning?
  • What did you learn most from industry placement or internship experience during your study?
  • How did you find the knowledge you learnt in classrooms applicable or not so applicable in the real-life situations during placements or internships?

Who can submit?

Library and Information Science students who have completed industry placements or internships are encouraged to submit a proposal about the topic. Proposals (in MS Word) must include:

  • Name, title, institution, email of speaker(s);
  • Brief biographical statement about each speaker (maximum 100 words);
  • Title of proposed presentation;
  • Abstract highlighting its relevance to the theme (maximum 400 words).

Submissions

Submit your proposals to Susanne List-Tretthahn ([email protected]) and Anita Dewi ([email protected]).

Accepted participants will receive a certificate from IFLA SET for presenting at the webinar. Presentations will be delivered online by the presenter, in PowerPoint format. Each presentation will last for 20 minutes, including 5-10 minutes for questions and answers.

Important dates

  • Deadline for submission is 30 March 2025
  • Three proposals will be accepted for presentation and the accepted participants will be notified by 7 April 2025
  • The webinar will be held online on 28 April 2025

For further questions, contact: Anita Dewi ([email protected])