{"id":2302,"date":"2024-01-20T00:19:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T05:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/?p=2302"},"modified":"2024-01-20T00:22:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T05:22:46","slug":"celebrating-internationalvolunteersday-and-meme-contest-success-by-helen-chan-ifla-cpdwl-section-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/2024\/01\/20\/celebrating-internationalvolunteersday-and-meme-contest-success-by-helen-chan-ifla-cpdwl-section-chair\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating #InternationalVolunteersDay and Meme Contest Success By Helen Chan, IFLA CPDWL Section Chair"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Memecontest.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2304\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Memecontest.jpg\" alt=\"Celebrating Meme Contest Winners\" width=\"834\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Memecontest.jpg 834w, https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Memecontest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Memecontest-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Memecontest-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/a>Celebrating Volunteerism and Creativity in Librarianship<\/h2>\n<p>As we mark #InternationalVolunteersDay on December 5, 2023, we at the IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section, along with the New Professionals Special Interest Group (NPSIG), extend our warmest regards and gratitude to our dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers are the backbone of our collective efforts, contributing to our library associations with innovative programs and invaluable resources.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Tribute to Our Meme Contest Winners<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The recently concluded Meme Contest was a resounding success, thanks to the creativity and enthusiasm of participants from around the globe. Congratulations to all who took part!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Applause for the Winners<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We extend our heartiest congratulations to the top three memes that won our community&#8217;s hearts. Each winner has been awarded an eCertificate, meticulously designed by CPDWL Standing Committee Member Elena Corradini.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the victors who managed to both amuse and enlighten us:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Mohamed.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2306\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Mohamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"223\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Mohamed Sherif Mahmoud (Egypt)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Hamid.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2307\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Hamid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Hamid.jpg 222w, https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Hamid-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hamid Sana (Pakistan)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Sywar.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2308 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Sywar.jpg\" alt=\"Cat-aloging Napping my way past p.eriodical publications\" width=\"221\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Sywar.jpg 221w, https:\/\/blogs.ifla.org\/cpdwl\/files\/2024\/01\/Sywar-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Sywar Ayachi (Tunisia)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Gratitude to Our Jury and Advisors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A special thank you to our dedicated CPDWL jury members, a truly global panel that faced the challenging task of selecting the best from the best. Your discernment and commitment are greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, we thank the CPDWL advisors who participated in the voting process:<\/p>\n<p>Ray Pun<br \/>\nUlrike Lang<br \/>\nMonica Ertel<br \/>\nEdward Junhao Lim<br \/>\nLoida Garcia-Febo<\/p>\n<p>Acknowledgement to Standing Committee Members and Volunteers<\/p>\n<p>Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the CPDWL Standing Committee Members:<\/p>\n<p>Helen Chan (Chair)<br \/>\nJorun Systad (Secretary)<br \/>\nJoan Weeks (Information Coordinator)<br \/>\nHeba Ismail<br \/>\nAnne Reddacliff<br \/>\nCarmen Lei<br \/>\nSvetlana Gorokhova<br \/>\nJulia Gelfand<\/p>\n<p>And a special mention to our volunteer:<\/p>\n<p>Calista KY Lam<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Join Us for Future Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your participation and contributions as IFLA volunteers empower our profession and create a vibrant community. We eagerly look forward to your involvement in the upcoming events brought to you by the IFLA\u2019s CPDWL Section. Let&#8217;s continue to inspire and be inspired!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you all once again for making a difference!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrating Volunteerism and Creativity in Librarianship As we mark #InternationalVolunteersDay on December 5, 2023, we at the IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section, along with the New Professionals Special Interest Group (NPSIG), extend our warmest regards and gratitude to our dedicated volunteers. 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