Lifelong Learning and Skills Development Diverse

Transcript:Lifelong Learning and Skills Development Diverse:
Lifelong Learning and Skills Development Diverse routes and opportunities Lisa Gardner, NHS Support Librarian Charing Cross l.gardner@imperial.ac.uk @HistoryMistress Lisa Gardner This session will: Highlight skills development through different roles, utilising different opportunities. Consider the obstacles and benefits of undertaking a PGDip in Library and Information Management later in one’s career. Skills Development Professional conversations Shadowing Observation Volunteering Interviewing Visits Workshops Group work Peer learning Problem solving Formal training Collaboration/ partnership working Active listening Networking Mentorship Researching Ready to learn Proactive Agile Agile Lisa Gardner - my career journey Cinema Usherette Saturday job in a public library Principal Librarian for Community Services Project Executive, Public Relations Terrence Higgins Trust Learning Networker for Social Work Workforce Development Consultant Manager Housing Adaptations Placement Officer – Social Work Social Care Assessment Worker Historical Research Officer Saturday job in an academic library Further and Higher Education Teacher RCN Library and Archive Service NHS Support Charing Cross Campus Library, Imperial College London Formal Learning and Qualifications CertHE BA (Hons) MA PGCE – LLS PGDip Library and Information Management Ulster University Distance Learning Self funding Weekly seminars via Blackboard What obstacles? Time Prior experience Perfectionist What benefits? Different perspectives from my cohort Theory and context Range of roles Reflective practice Understanding and satisfaction in my work Connection to the profession Thank you Lisa Gardner l.gardner@imperial.ac.uk @HistoryMistress