Respected All IFLA/ALA New Librarians Global Connection: Best Practices, Models and Recommendations , *a series of free quarterly webinars* recording is available at : https://npsig.wordpress.com/webinars-2/past-webinars/2015-2/ October 26, 2015 Webinar Recording http://ala.adobeconnect.com/p5a22nj3jc8/ : http://ala.adobeconnect.com/p5a22nj3jc8/ *“The role of competencies in librarians’ Continuing Professional Development*” Speakers: - Anna Maria Tammaro – Chair at International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Keynote “*A framework for lifelong learning and teaching: the competencies paradigm and Library Associations* “. The competencies framework in relation to the development and advancement of the library profession. - Simon Edwards – Director of Professional Services at CILIP “*Identifying, developing and gaining recognition for your knowledge and skills using CILIP’s Professional Knowledge and Skills Base*”. CILIP’s Professional Knowledge and Skills Base: how it was developed and how members and employers are using it a part of CPD. - Judy Brooker – Director of Learning at the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) ‘*The Australian Library and Information Association professional development scheme and the formation and role of LIS specialization competencies in supporting ongoing professional learning*’. - Matilde Fontanin – member of IFLA SC CPDWL, AIB Associazione Italiana Biblioteche, University of Trieste The draft document “*Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development: Principles and Best Practices*“, approved by CPDWL during IFLA WLIC 2015 in Cape Town and awaiting for IFLA approval. -- Warm Regards Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian *Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (AUTONOMOUS)* L Napoo Road | Matunga (CR) | Mumbai- 400 019. Tel: 022-2419 8377 | Mob: 9870 18 9999 Library Portal*: http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.