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Reflecting is a big part of your personal ePortfolio - Robert Alfis explains... #CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
kathrynbriggs.bsky.social
Isabelle Courtney talking us through some advantages of having your own ePortfolio as an LIS professional.
#CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
stephaniechen.bsky.social
Disclaimer: my own personal view! If you are going to start an ePortfolio, please don't use Wix as it's on the Palestine BDS list #CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
Some final words of advice from Isabelle and Robert:

Keep it professional
Have a clear intention
Keep the tone positive
Don’t make it too personal

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October 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
stephaniechen.bsky.social
And of course, there's a (Lib)Guide for it - a brilliant resource from @etbireland.bsky.social Library on ePortfolios: library.etbi.ie/staff/eportf... #CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
ETBI Digital Library: ePortfolios: Home
ETBI Digital Library: ePortfolios: Home
library.etbi.ie
October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
What goes into your ePortfolio?
These are a good idea.
🤔

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October 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
stephaniechen.bsky.social
Really looking forward to hearing Isabelle and Robert speak for tonight's #CDGEportfolios event!
laicdgroup.bsky.social LAI CDG @laicdgroup.bsky.social · Oct 13
Our E-Portfolio Power workshop is now sold out!

We're excited to hear from our expert speakers Isabelle Courtney and Robert Alfis tomorrow.

Isabelle specialises in CPD, workplace learning, and accreditation. Robert is the Library Development Officer at Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI)
Isabelle Courtney is a librarian & information professional, she specialises in Continuing Professional Development, workplace learning, and accreditation. She previously lectured on the Library Masters Programme at Dublin Business School and is now a training advisor and accreditation assessor with The Menopause Hub, where she leads initiatives to embed CPD accredited courses into workplace learning. Her work bridges the worlds of librarianship, education, and workplace learning, offering a unique perspective on how ePortfolios can support and evidence professional development. Participants at this event will benefit from her knowledge of CPD frameworks and her passion for empowering professionals to take ownership of their learning journeys. Robert Alfis is the Library Development Officer at Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), which provides library access to the Irish Further Education and Training (FET). His role involves creating and developing subject guides and content for the ETBI FET Digital Library website as well as supporting the development of the scholarly open access FET journal and EOLAS, the FET sectoral repository. Robert previously worked in the libraries of DBS, Dundalk Institute of Technology, and the National College of Ireland (NCI). While in DBS he worked as research librarian, supporting faculty with their research, managing the DBS institutional repository, eSource, and was managing editor of DBS Business Review. He also lectured on the DBS MSc in Information and Library Management, where he taught on the Information Organisation module and provided guest lectures on the topic of ePortfolios.
October 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
kathrynbriggs.bsky.social
I used Weebly when I created my portfolio some time ago. I think the blog/reflective space section is the hardest to keep-up-to-date... but that might be just me! 😜
kathrynbriggs.weebly.com

#CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
What's the purpose of an ePortfolio?

In short:
- Learning
- Recording & Reflecting
- Assessment
- Showcasing
- Career Development

#CDGEportfolios
October 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
kathrynbriggs.bsky.social
Thanks @stephaniechen.bsky.social, this evenings event is giving me the nudge I need to update it! #CDGEportfolios
October 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
Don’t be shy, if you’ve got a question please post it in the chat!

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October 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
Isabelle Courtney explores the difference between a LinkedIn Profile and an ePortfolio. #CDGEportfolios

Let's share the differences:
October 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
Robert gives some examples of different reflective models. These models can be useful for guiding your reflection.

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October 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
stephaniechen.bsky.social
For those wondering if an ePortfolio should be public or private, some points to consider #CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
Making your ePortfolio publicly available: web platforms can allow your ePortfolio to be publicly available. Many platforms can be set to hidden so they can't be found via Google. Public ePortfolios can help develop your own personal brand.
October 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
stephaniechen.bsky.social
CPD is really important for library staff and an ePortfolio can help keep track of CPD you're doing or showcase any professional activities you're involved in #CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
CPD is important for librarians because it ensures librarians remain current, skilled, and adaptable in a rapidly changing information environment, enhancing service quality and professional growth.
October 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
As an example of an ePortfolio, Robert Alfis offers an example of his own. #CDGEportfolios

robertalfis.wordpress.com
ePortfolio
Robert Alfis, BSc (Hons), MLIS
robertalfis.wordpress.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
Robert Alfis has a look into the Professional Development arrangement on ePortfolios and the skills you can list out! Take a look. 😍

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October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
stephaniechen.bsky.social
Some last bit of advice from Isabelle and Robert for ePortfolios: remember to keep it professional, especially if it's a public ePortfolio #CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
A ePortfolio helps with CPD. It is highly important for librarians and offers a clear framework to illustrate and showcase your work. An ePortfolio shows a personal brand.

#CDGEportfolios
October 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
Robert advises to avoid the use of generative AI in ePortfolios. It should be a reflection of you - so allow your own voice to be heard!

#CDGEportfolios
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October 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
Follow along with us using the #CDGEportfolios tag for E-Portfolio Power: An Online Workshop for LIS Professionals!

We're happy to hear from and welcome Isabelle Courtney and Robert Alfis on their expertise around E-Portfolios.
October 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
Good advice from Isabelle: some platforms are free and some are not. She advises to start with a free model and then perhaps upgrade to a paid one if you want to further down the line.

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October 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
stephaniechen.bsky.social
Really appreciate Isabelle and Robert giving us all time to put it into practice but also means I have no excuses now for not having an ePortfolio 😅 #CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
Exercise for attendees: take the next 20 minutes to set up or edit your ePortfolio.
October 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
stephaniechen.bsky.social
Robert Alfis showing off his ePortfolio in Wordpress and how he uses tags to categorize CPD. For example: if he needs to find info on digital capacity in teaching & learning activities, it's all easily available - really easy way to keep track of CPD! #CDGEportfolios @laicdgroup.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
laicdgroup.bsky.social
A huge thank you to our wonderful speakers 👏 We hope everyone enjoyed our ePortfolio workshop and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

Certificates and evaluation forms will be sent to attendees in due course so keep an eye on your inboxes.

#CDGEportfolios
October 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM