This year librarians from all regions of the world descend into Helsinki for the 78 IFLA General Conference and Assembly also known as the IFLA World Library Information Congress. It will be a fantastic event! Many of us, including me, are looking forward to attending programs and meetings, and reconnecting with colleagues. Here below is a short list of my activities (and activities I would like to send my clone to). Let’s stay in touch via the usual social media. Follow my updates on Twitter @loidagarciafebo The conference hashtag is #wlic2012
Saturday, August 11
Management of Library Associations (MLAs) Mtg I
Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Mtg I
Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) Mtg I
US Caucus - providing update about FAIFE, Newcomers & New Professionals
Sunday, August 12
Division Leadership Forum – Div IV Support of the Profession
Opening Session
Sleepwalking into a control society? – FAIFE Program
Exhibition Opening and Opening Party
Monday, August 13
Strategies for library associations: include new professionals now! – Management of Library Associations Program with the New Professionals Special Interest Group- Keynote by Loida Garcia-Febo, Robin Kear
Poster Session:
Worldwide Perceptions of New Librarians: learning, working and furthering professional careers by Loida Garcia-Febo, Robin Kear
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2012 ATLA Presentation and Reception
Tuesday, August 14
Libraries today and tomorrow: a force for change in our transforming societies? – President’s Theme Session
Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Mtg II
Poster Session:
Worldwide Perceptions of New Librarians: learning, working and furthering professional careers by Loida Garcia-Febo, Robin Kear
Cultural Evening
Wednesday, August 15
Libraries and librarians as forces for transformative change: continuing education the fuel – CPDWL Program
Master of contents or How to win the battle over freedom in cyberspace? – FAIFE and CLM program
FAIFE Speaker’s corner at the Sanomatalo/Sanoma House Media Piazza – speaking about This is how you are being controlled today!
General Assembly
Thursday, August 16
FAIFE Committee Mtg II
President’s Elect Planning Session
Findings from the Global Impact Study: what it means for public libraries- ALP Program with the University of Washington
Closing Session
