Achieving Academic Success in Information Science: A Multi-Faceted Approach

Publication Date

10-1-2023

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology

Volume

60

Issue

1

DOI

10.1002/pra2.855

First Page

758

Last Page

761

Abstract

As we recovering from this pandemic with changing workforces and work environments, we need to reimagine career development in Information Science from the lenses of a multiple-role journey toward success. The purpose of this panel is to discuss the following areas proposed by the ASIS&T Member Match Program: Research Advancement, Research Collaboration, Professional Networking, Career Advancement, and Leadership Skills Development. This panel is presented by 5 international LIS professionals from 3 continents (Africa, Europe and North America), 4 different countries (South Africa, UK, Germany, and USA). Each panelist has unique and diverse academic and career experience to interact with the audience on the above five discussion areas.

Keywords

career development, diversity, equity and inclusion, mentoring, Professional development, professionalism

Department

Information

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