The LIS New Professionals Network (LISNPN)

The LIS New Professionals Network (LISNPN)

Rachel Bickley

14th November 2011, Information School, University of Sheffield.

What is LISNPN?

A network aimed at anyone who considers themselves to be a new LIS professional…

…but open to all!

Forum

Downloadable resources

Blog

Library Camp 2011

“The heart and soul of a

cataloguer”

New Professionals’

Information Day 2011

New Professionals Conference

2011

“How to get the most out of your

library school experience”

And ?

Meet-ups/events

Events page – anyone can add any LIS event

LISNPN socials – anyone can organise

Social mediaTwitter - @LISNPN

Facebook – LISNPN

Jobs, blogs, forum topics

Why should you get involved?Making contacts/friends

Find out about events

Ask questions

Share experiences, problems, thoughts, ideas

See job opportunities

Professional development

How you can get involvedJoin in the discussions on the forum

Attend a LISNPN social (or arrange one yourself!)

Write a guest blog

Write an anonymous review of your MA

lisnpn@gmail.com

Why do you use LISNPN?“Mainly for the tweets about job opportunities - also I'm trying to get into the forums more.”

“It helps me to keep in touch with other new professionals and to organise events.”

“Recently used the 'how to' guides to prepare for an interview.”

“Have used it to identify other librarians in my area / sector.”

“Used it for inspiration, to share ideas with others, good practice, tips on careers, job hunting, qualifications, and getting ahead.”

“Forums, especially the one for trainees; resources, especially reviews of courses, and I'm organising a physical meet-up using the events section.”

“Their competition meant I got to go to the New Professionals Conference 2011 ”

“I promote NP events, go on the fora & read the blog & resources”

“For the meet ups, blogs & general info! Love the job notifications on twitter!”

http://www.lisnpn.spruz.com

Twitter: @LISNPN

Facebook: LISNPN

Email: lisnpn@gmail.com

LISNPN: Rachel BickleyTwitter: @rachel_s_brachel_bickley@yahoo.co.uk