Thursday, 28 July 2016

NLA Conference Day 3

Day3 of the conference featured an outstanding mentoring session for young librarians which was directed by Mr. Samuel Eyitayo. 

Participants were divided into different groups to discuss issues such as:
-Emerging technologies
-Virtual Library
-Grants and schorlarship for librarians.
- Research etc.
The discussion in different groups exposed various young librarians to a lot of things in librarianship.
After the group discussion, the leader for each group were called to summarize issues that were discussed.
Later on, LRCN Registrar Dr. Victoria Okojie gave an outstanding enlightenment speech on  "How to get to leadership position".
She highlighted various points based on personal experience.
Some of the things includes:
- Have a vision and focus
-You must make sacrifice etc.
She further stated that leadership is Sacrificing yourself.
 
Dr. Victoria Okojie is an important personality in Library and Information Science.  Her over 31 years experience and sacrificial service in librarianship has made her worthy of emulation and aspiration by young librarians.
She further stated that "As you join the profession, take all responsibilities"
After her astonished  talk which open the minds of librarians, various sections in the NLA were told to assemble to have their meetings.
Various topic of discussion were enumerated in each NLA Section.
#Day3 continued with reports of their  last AGM that was held in Osun State.
#Day3 featured Cultural Night!!!
 

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