Professional Preparation Strategies-Winter 2011

iSchool Institute, Winter 2011:

Entering the New Information Economy: Professional Preparation Strategies for New Info Professionals

Only $75 for current students and recent (6 months) graduates. Register today!!!

• 8 weeks in length, 2 hours per week – Fridays 1-3pm
• Course begins Friday, February 11th
• Instructor: Kim Silk, FIAA President and Data Librarian, Martin Prosperity Institute

Course Description:

This course provides new and recent graduates with the practical tools and tactics required to successfully enter the information profession.

Complementing the formal learning gained through graduate-level information degree programs, this 8-week course offers participants timely access to practicing information professionals, and the opportunity to develop practical networking, collaboration and leadership skills to prepare them for the transition from graduate school to professional practice.

Click to view the full course description (iSchool Institute web site).

Winter 2011 Class Schedule:

• Friday February 11th – Introduction, and why we have the best jobs in the world.
• Friday February 18th – Corporate and Vendors
• Friday February 25th – NO CLASS DUE TO READING WEEK
• Friday March 4th – Government and Academic Institutions
• Friday March 18th – Public Institutions: Libraries, Museums, Galleries and Archives
• Friday March 25th – Self-employed and Not-for-profit Environments
• Friday April 1st – The Importance of Professional Associations
• Friday April 8th – Thoughts on Leadership
• Friday April 15th – More on Leadership and wrap-up

Panelists for Winter 2011 session