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) Register here

 

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])