CILIPS Conference 2017 – Student Report

Authors

  • Laura Cagnazzo University of Strathclyde
  • Luca Fois
  • Katie Rowley

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/lirg762

Keywords:

CILIPS Conference, libraries, information professionals

Abstract

This article gathers the perceptions of three students attending the MSc in Information & Library Studies at the University of Strathclyde, after participating at the CILIPS Conference – Strategies for Success - held in Dundee on 6-7 June 2 017. The authors provide an informative overview of the presentations and workshops delivered on the second day of the event, enriched by personal viewpoints. Learning outcomes of a first experience as attendees of a professional conference are outlined, together with a reflection on current state and future developments of the information and library sector.

Author Biographies

Laura Cagnazzo, University of Strathclyde

Laura Cagnazzo, University of Strathclyde, MSc in Information and Library Studies, currently investigating the status of linked data implementation across European national libraries.

Luca Fois

Luca Fois, University of Strathclyde, MSc in Information and Library Studies, currently writing a dissertation on LGBTQ* material barriers and facilitators in Scottish school libraries.

Katie Rowley

Katie Rowley, University of Strathclyde, MSc in Information and Library Studies, dissertation topic on public library thoughts on weeding in Scotland.

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Published

2017-12-29

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 124 (2017)

Section

Conference Reports

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