Five-Year Professional Growth Plan Paul Birkhead

UNCG LIS 698 2011-2016

First Year: 1. Educational

1.1 Graduate with Masters in Library & Information Studies August 2011 1.2 Attend webinars on public library and archival topics 1.3 Research how to obtain archival certification 2. Professional

2.1 Continue gaining experience in my job as a public library branch manager 2.2 Pursue possibility of joining librarys management team 2.3 Join Metrolina Library Association and renew my memberships with ALA and NCLA 3. Service

3.1 Remain involved with projects involving the librarys Local History Room 3.2 Join UNCG-MLIS alumni association and offer my services 3.3 Investigate assisting a local college with information literacy workshops

Following Years: 1. Educational

1.1 Attend conferences (esp. NCLA and ALA) 1.2 Take advantage of webinars/seminars offered by professional organizations 1.3 Study for and take archival certification exam 2. Professional

2.1 Continue to renew memberships with ALA, NCLA, and MLA 2.2 Conduct research and submit an article for publication in a library journal 2.3 Make a presentation at a library conference 3. Service

3.1 Play an active role in one committee of each professional organization Im a member of 3.2 Accept nomination to run for Treasurer-Elect of NCLA- if offered again 3.3 Stay active in UNCG-MLIS community and assist current student body any way I can