And MmIT North West AGM
Liverpool, John Moores University, Tuesday 16th December 2008, 1.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Join Cilip Multimedia, Information and Technology Group, North West for their
2008 AGM event, “Mobile Learning in Libraries”, taking place at Liverpool John Moores University. The seminar will address some of the good practice and research going on in the use of mobile technologies within library and information services
The day will provide plenty of stimulating discussion and will be the perfect Christmas staff development afternoon for any librarians interested in mobile learning, mobile devices or library technology in general. There will be plenty of opportunity to network with colleagues from other institutions, and Christmas refreshments will be provided.
Programme
1.30 p.m.. Registration and refreshments
2.00 p.m.. Anthony Beal and Sean Herbert, West Cheshire College
Using handheld gadgets in Further Education libraries.
This case study will illustrate how the use of handheld video players, digital audio recorders, and digital cameras, etc have become embedded in the library services at West Cheshire College, as digital media has quickly become an integral part of the service.
2.30 p.m. Angela Robinson, Blackburn Public Libraries
Using games consoles for reader development
This presentation will focus on some recent reader development projects in which effective use has been made of mobile gaming technologies, including use a Nintendo Wii.
3.00 p.m.. Refreshments and MmIT NW AGM
3.30 p.m. Vicki Owen and Will Reid, Liverpool JMU
Support for Flexible, Blended and Technology Enhanced Learning
This presentation will report back on current research being undertaken into how libraries can best support developments in mobile learning in HE.
Seminar Location
Liverpool, John Moores University, Lecture Theatre, John Foster Building, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5UZ
This event is free, but you will need to book on for catering purposes.
Please email or phone Karen Myatt to book onto the seminar:
Karen Myatt, Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire 01270 613291 karenm@reaseheath.ac.uk