Documenting Excellence: How a Comprehensive Library Manual Transformed Quality Assurance at Bibliotheca Alexandrina

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By: Hend El-Shennawy Director Quality and Administrative Services Department Library Sector/ Bibliotheca Alexandrina The Library of Alexandria Alexandria, Egypt Developing a library manual that captures workflows, procedures, and performance metrics is more than just documentation; it’s a strategic approach to elevating service quality, ensuring consistency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My experience at […]

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Reflecting on a Fruitful WLIC 2025: Celebrating CPDWL’s Vibrant Contributions By Helen Chan, CPDWL Section Chair

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As the 2025 IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Astana draws to a close, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the outstanding work and innovative spirit that the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section has demonstrated throughout the event. This year’s journey has been truly inspiring—marked by collaboration, creativity, […]

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A Warm Welcome to Our New CPDWL Standing Committee Members! By Helen Chan, Chair, IFLA CPDWL

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Dear colleagues and friends, On behalf of the Continuing Professional Development & Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section of IFLA, it is my great pleasure to welcome our newly elected Standing Committee members for the 2025-2029 term. The CPDWL community is enriched by the diversity, expertise, and commitment of its members, and I am delighted to introduce […]

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Dr. Jessica BrodeFrank to present “Digital Literacy & Crowdsourcing: Tackling Bias” | Blog by Helen Chan, CPDWL Section Chair

IFLA CPDWL | WLIC 2025, Astana Dr. Jessica BrodeFrank, Clinical Assistant Professor and Digital Librarian at the University of Illinois Chicago, has prepared an insightful presentation titled “Digital Literacy & Crowdsourcing: Tackling Descriptive and Algorithmic Bias through Doing” for the upcoming IFLA CPDWL Open Session: “Navigating Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Transformation”, which will take […]

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Learning Beyond Borders: my professional immersion at the Bpi in Paris by Camilla Notarbartolo

Introduction In a time of profound transformation for public libraries, investing in workplace learning and fostering international collaboration is more crucial than ever. From January 19 to February 28, 2025, with the support of the Milan Library System, I had the opportunity to participate in the “Résidence Culture” programme at the Bibliothèque publique d’information (Bpi) […]

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Call for Papers – CPDWL Open Session (WLIC 2025)

Title: Reimagine Continuing Professional Development for SustAInable Futures Overview: The IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section, in collaboration with the Six IFLA’s Regional Divisions (Asia-Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa), invites submissions for its exciting session at WLIC 2025. This session will […]

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Libraries for a Greener Future: CPDWL Webinar Recap by Helen Chan, IFLA CPDWL Section Chair

On January 17, 2025, the IFLA CPDWL Webinar, “Libraries for a Greener Future: Innovative Responses to Climate Change”, offered an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on how libraries are addressing climate change through creative programs and services. This webinar underscored the role of libraries as leaders in environmental education and sustainability initiatives. The event featured insightful […]

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