New Librarians: International Perspectives Loida Garcia-Febo Coordinator, Special Services Queens Library, New York IFLA/ FAIFE Secretary

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IFLA/ New Professionals SIG Argentina Brainstorming Session –Building of global information networks between new professionals. –Helping new professionals get the best out of the IFLA conference. –Exploring the possibility of job exchange and mentoring schemes. –Concentrating on issues of recruitment and work experience for newcomers to the profession.

IFLA New Professionals Oslo Program Title: New Professionals, New Experiences, New Ways of Working –USA, UK, The Netherlands, Uganda –IFLA President, Professional Committee Social Evening

IFLA/New Professionals SIG Seoul Program Title: Dynamic Roles for New Librarians –Leonard Kniffel, Editor in Chief of American Libraries, ALA magazine –Jana Varlejs, Chair of Continuing Professional Development and Work Place Learning Section of IFLA –IFLA President

IFLA/New Professionals SIG Durban, South Africa Program Title: Developing Library Professionals

IFLA/New Professionals SIG Quebec Program Title: Mind the gap: bridging the inter- generational divide to future-proof the profession –American Library Association –Australian Library and Information Association –Deutscher Bibliotheksverband e.V. (DBV), –German Professional Association (BIB) –Mexican Library Association (AMBAC)

IFLA/New Professionals SIG Milan Satellite Meeting: Moving in, Moving up, and Moving on: Strategies for Regenerating the Library & Information Profession Bologna, Italy Program Title: Creating a Positive Environment for a Multi-generational Library and Information Workforce

IFLA/New Professionals SIG Gothenburg Program Title: The Global Librarian Boras, Sweden

New Librarians International/National Association Activity and Career Survey A total of 176 individuals responded to the questionnaire including new librarians and soon- to-graduate librarians from five continents and 12 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Nigeria, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, and the United States.

Participants 64% were librarians with five or fewer years of experience. 72% were under the age of 38 32% special libraries 29% public libraries 29% academic libraries

Other findings Amazons: 91% were women Library associations: 73% members of a national library association Dilemma: –97% of respondents would consider pursuing a position in a library sector other than the one they belong to now. –73% staying in the library for another 5 years

Great Exodus? 86% (152) mentioned that libraries are not offering leadership programs for their newly hired professionals

A Plan for Action Develop tools and materials to assist new librarians in becoming leaders within libraries and professional associations. Help to increase awareness about the interests, skills and professionalism of new graduates.

A Plan for Action Recognize new professionals' needs for appropriate pay, respect, and inclusion in strategic planning activities; many newcomers want to help drive change. Partner with national, provincial and regional associations to offer workshops for all streams of new librarians.

A Plan for Action Increase funding that enables new librarians to attend professional conferences. Create in-house career development and leadership training programs for newcomers.

A Plan for Action Promote new librarians as the future of the profession (and the workplace. Take risks with new librarians; trust that they have the education, skills and desire necessary to successfully execute projects.

New Librarians Around the Globe

New Special Interest Group Building Strong Library Associations President's Working Group FAIFE Technology Initiatives

Run an effective association Give others a chance to work Bring them in Give support Put them in charge – *Bob McKee, CILIP Chief NPSIG Program in Quebec Recommendations*

Dare Partner Brainstorm Strategize Take Action Recommendations

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