CPDWL Standing Committee Member Highlight: Heba Ismail

“This is How We Do It: One Professional Development Activity in the Lives of Librarians from Around the World” is a new series from the IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section to highlight our standing committee members, who they are and what they do!

In this post, we highlight Heba Ismail, CPDWL standing committee member!

Why are you a standing committee member of CPDWL and what are you working on for CPDWL Section at the moment? 
Heba: I am a standing committee member because I do believe that the professional development is the key to master skills, what the SC do is a marvelous job by helping librarians worldwide, and by giving professionals the opportunity to learn and apply new knowledge and skills that can help them in their daily job and further their career, since I love volunteering, I like to be part of what CPDWL SC do and I am honored of doing that. I am currently involved with my colleague Mantra in Creating CPDWL Award.
What is one advice you have for new librarians interested in getting involved in IFLA or in their library associations for professional development? 
Heba: Engage, learn, involve, be open-minded to other culture & colleagues and do not be afraid.