About Me - Rebecca

Hi and welcome to my webfolio. Please listen to my Audioboo about the project.

This webfolio has been specifically created to enhance and develop my career and ongoing professional development in the Library and Information Sector.

I have several qualifications including an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Public Relations (2003), a Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management (2006) and a Masters in Library and Information Management (2008). I have a background in Journalism and Public Relations that has given me a firm understanding of many of the elements of practice in the LIS. It has certainly enhanced my current position particularly in the areas of customer service and research.

I am currently employed as a Reference Librarian at Logan City Council Libraries. In March 2008 I transitioned to LCCL from Beaudesert Shire Council as a Library Assistant and since May 2008 I have been in several acting Reference Librarian positions until gaining a permanent position in April 2009. I am currently sitting in a specialist Librarian role as Acting Youth Outreach Librarian and enjoying the challenges of this role.

Acknowledge the past

Embrace the present

Advance the future

Past - PebblePad has enabled me to capture the past. I have been able to demonstrate to myself, my peers and my employer how much I have achieved professionally as a Librarian and previously as a Journalist. My ePortfolio is a wonderful repository for storing and tracking my experiences, qualifications, achievements and professional development. If I have a connection to the internet then I can access my information.

Present - By utilising various assets I have been able to showcase my current skills and abilities and highlight recent experiences and achievements. PebblePad has encouraged me to self reflect and made setting professional short and long term goals easier. By regularly updating my CV and webfolios I am always ready to take advantage of professional opportunities as they arise. I have a CV, several blogs and webfolios that I update regularly.

Future - By taking the time to build an ePortfolio I am investing in myself, my career and our profession.