EIFL’s CPD Strategy for Public Libraries in Africa: Results and Lessons Learned (Part III) by SUSAN SCHNUER and UGNE LIPEIKAITE

EIFL photo: Kaltuma Sama, Head Librarian at KNLS / BuruBuru Public Library, lead the cascade training on re-designing library spaces in Mombasa, Kenya (2018) In 2018-2020, EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries – www.eifl.net) developed and implemented a new CPD strategy in four African countries. The strategy is sustainable, country-wide, and affordable, using skilled local trainers. […]

#WLIC2021 Programs from CPDWL

We have two sessions in WLIC 2021 and we hope you’ll be able to join us! A 360 Degree Review of Supporting Data Science Skills – In collaboration with Science and Technology Section (STS) – Library Carpentries: A 360 Degree Review of Supporting Data Science Skills NOW – NEW – NEXT: Seizing the opportunities to redefine and […]

EIFL’s CPD Strategy for Public Libraries in Africa: Public Librarians Becoming Skilled Trainers (Part II) by SUSAN SCHNUER and UGNE LIPEIKAITE

EIFL photo: A moment from the Performance and Outcome Evaluation training workshop in Kenya (2018) In 2018-2020, EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries – www.eifl.net) developed and implemented in four African countries a new continuous professional development (CPD) strategy that is sustainable, country-wide, and affordable with the use of skilled local trainers. In a previous […]

An Interview with Greg Peverill-Conti, Co-Founder of the Library Land Project

Looking for an inspiring library project? Have you heard of Library Land Project before? I haven’t until I stumbled upon this article about it. I reached out to Greg Peverill-Conti, Co-Founder of the Library Land Project to tell us a bit more about it! In this conversation, we discuss the project and its purpose. Ray: […]

EIFL’s CPD Strategy for Public Libraries in Africa: Based on Assessment (Part I) by SUSAN SCHNUER and UGNE LIPEIKAITE

EIFL photo: EIFL and National Library Authorities of Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda meeting to review continuous professional development of public librarians (2016) From 2014 to 2017 EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries – www.eifl.net) implemented extensive capacity building programmes in Kenya, Ghana and Uganda, aimed at development of technology-based library services in public libraries that had […]

CPDWL and M&M Online Coaching during WLIC 2021

Need assistance in achieving your goals or expand your professional development or career? Would you like to tackle challenging situations? Have you ever tried the business method of coaching? The IFLA Coaching Initiative, founded by IFLA’s Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) and Management & Marketing (M&M) Sections, invites colleagues registered for WLIC 2021 […]

Professional Development and Learning: An Interview with Christine Bolivar, Project Coordinator for the Developing Leaders in California Libraries (USA)

In this interview, I speak with Christine Bolivar on professional development opportunities and learning approaches. Christine Bolivar is the Project Coordinator for the Developing Leaders in California Libraries in the United States. Beyond project management, she has experience in libraries and information organizations including public libraries, academic libraries, museums and art galleries. Christine is a true […]

IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section Blog

Inspiring information professionals write about continuing professional development and workplace learning in order to build strong librarians and libraries for the future!