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Loida is always eager to explore the perspectives of new professionals, particularly new librarians from different regions of the world, to encourage senior decision makers to adopt a plan to develop, train and retain newcomers. In 2006 she surveyed 176 librarians from five continents and 12 countries and published her findings on article entitled International Perspectives on the New Librarian Experience on an issue of Feliciter (Canadian Library Association Magazine) dedicated to New Librarians. The article is not online (yet!) but here is the scanned document feliciterarticle.pdf This research has been used by international and national library associations, and LIS programs as a reference to establish plans of action including new librarians. Currently, Loida is working on a follow-up international survey about new librarians worldwide.
Recently, Loida worked with Robin Kear on a follow-up study where they surveyed 488 librarians from six continents and 49 countries. They published their findings on an article entitled Worldwide Perceptions of New Librarians. The research was presented at various international conferences and it is currently being used to ignite global conversations and strategies towards inclusion of new professionals in various areas of librarianship. Article citation:
Garcia-Febo, L. and R. Kear. “Worldwide Perceptions of New Librarians.” In Wolf-Fritz Riekert and Ingeborg Simon (Eds.), Information in e-motion Proceedings BOBCATSSS 2012 – 20th International Conference on Information Science. Amsterdam, 23-25 January 2012. Bad Honnef, Germany: Bock+Herchen Verlag, 2012.
NEWS:
- New Librarians Global Connection: best practices, models and recommendations – IFLA and ALA joint free quarterly webinar series presented by IFLA CPDWL and IFLA New Professionals SIG
- IFLAcamp New Professionals Now! August 9-10, 2012 in Hämeenlinna, Finland.
- Successful paths for New Librarians: best practices, models and recommendations
- Recording available at http://www.library20.com/page/general-session-room-links
- New Professionals beyond New Professionals – skills, needs and strategies of a new generation of LIS professionals- IFLA NPSIG conference during the IFLA Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. August 15, 2011.
- Perceptions of New Professionals @ 2011 ALA Virtual Conference
- “Perceptions of New Professionals”Sponsored by ALA Office for DiversityThis session explores various scenarios to help new professionals navigating the first stages of their career. Answers to the following, and other questions, will be discussed: How other new professionals found jobs? How other librarians work with their library associations? Presented by very new librarians with jobs at libraries\info centers, seasoned\veteran librarians, and successful professionals working in other fields.Moderated by Loida Garcia-Febo, Coordinator, Special Services at Queens LibrarySpeakers: Sue Hutley, Executive Director of the Australian Library and Information Association; Jessica Hernandez, Librarian, FDA Biosciences Library at U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Tiffany Mair, Program Assistant, Capitol Impact. LLC; Nathan T. Wright, Founder of Lava Row
- The Global Librarian, one-day event during IFLA Annual Conference in Goteborg, Sweden. August 9, 2010.
- Moving In, Moving Up, and Moving On: Strategies for Regenerating the Library and Information Profession.August 18-20, 2009. Bologna, Italy. Joint New Professionals Special Interest Group and CPDWL IFLA Pre-Conference.
- Creating a Positive Work Environment for a Multi-generational Library and Information Workforce. Joint New Professionals Special Interest Group and CPDWL program at IFLA Congress in Milan, Italy. http://www.ifla.org/annual-conference/ifla75/call-cpdwl-en.htm
Websites:
AILA, Australian Library and Information Association/ New Graduates Group
CLA, Canadian Library Association/ New Librarians and Information Professionals
CILIP, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK) / Career Development Group
New York Library Association/New Members Round Table/ Sites of Interest to New Librarians
ALA/American Library Association/ New Members Round Table
IFLA, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions / New Professionals Discussion Group
- articles and books by information professionals and links to online resources
Selected Articles:
Bird, J. (2005). Ready and Waiting for the Future: New Librarians and Succession Planning. Feliciter, 51(1), 36-37.
Espinal, I. & Adkins, D. (2004). The Diversity Mandate. Library Journal, 129(7), 52-54.
Garcia-Febo, L. (2005). New Professionals Wave at IFLA. Versed, January 2005.
Griffits, J. (1997). The New Information Professional. Presentation at 1997 ASIS Annual Meeting, Washington DC.
Gordon, R.S. (2005). Generational Journeys. Library Journal, 130(3), 42-42. Holt, R. & Strock, A.L. (2005). The Entry-Level Gap. Library Journal, 130(8), 36-38.
Howard, S. (2004). Tips for New Librarians. Library Media Connection, 23(3), 17-17.
Newhouse, R. & Spisak, A. (2004). Fixing the First Job. Library Journal, 129(13), 44-46.
Stoddart, R. A., Bryant, T. W., Baker, A. L., Lee, A. & Spencer, B. (2006). PERSPECTIVES ON…Going Boldly Beyond the Reference Desk: Practical Advice and Learning Plans for New Reference Librarians Performing Liaison Work. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 32(4), 419-427.
Tella, A. (2006). The Impact of Self-Efficacy and Prior Computer Experience on the Creativity of New Librarians in Selected University Libraries in Southwest Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice, 8:2, 1-10.
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