NoWAL Reflective learning in the workplace – NEW for 2008 10:00 – 13:00 MMU – Learn Higher Boardroom, MRL, Geoffrey Manton Building, Manchester
Tutor: Lawraine Wood

Charges
NoWAL Members: £37.50
External Delegates: £50

Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will have:
* an understanding of what is meant by reflective learning and why it is important in professional practice
* learnt what methods are available to reflective learners
* learnt what questions are needed to develop the skills of reflection
* had an opportunity to write a reflective piece and receive feedback
* developed a draft individual action plan

Who Should Attend?
The workshop is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about reflective learning and how to develop the associated skills.

Book a place: http://www.nowal.ac.uk/general_programme.php?action=view&sql_id=39

This one-day course covers all modern tools for organising information, focusing on taxonomies and thesauri, and gives participants the chance to construct an outline organisation of their own.

– Overview of information organisation
– Metadata
– Controlled vocabularies
– Ontologies
– Taxonomies
– Thesauri
– Knowledge organisation on the Internet
– Knowledge organisation for knowledge management
– Participants’ own examples

Why you should attend:

Organising information and knowledge for effective retrieval is of ever more importance, with the increasing importance of digital information
– especially the Internet and intranets – and of knowledge management.

This course gives an overview of the most important tools for information organisation, focusing on metadata formats, and on subject description tools, especially taxonomies and thesauri. Examples are demonstrated from a variety of digital environments, and participants have the chance to design, in outline, a information organisation tool for their own situation.

On completing the course, you will be able to:

– Understand the tools available for organising information
– Appreciate how they used in digital environments
– Be able to evaluate and use metadata formats
– Be able to evaluate and use taxonomies and thesauri
– Be able to construct an outline information organisation tool

Course
Director: Professor David Bawden

Course fee:
£260+VAT (Aslib Corporate Members) / £325+VAT (Non Members)

To book your place, please visit: http://www.aslib.com/training/

Manchester Conference Centre, Thursday October 9th, 2008, 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Join Cilip’s Mulitimedia, Information and Technology Group for their 2008 annual conference, taking place in the Manchester Conference Centre. The conference will investigate the current issues and developments surrounding Web 2.0 technologies within library environments.

Some of the very best speakers on this topic will be presenting at the conference, and the afternoon will feature a debate on the motion “This house believes that libraries need to embrace Library 2.0 technologies in order to develop and deliver their services”

The day will provide plenty of stimulating discussion and debate and will be the perfect staff development conference for anyone involved or interested in Library 2.0 developments. There will be plenty of opportunity to network with colleagues from other institutions, and refreshments and lunch are all provided.

Programme

9.30 a.m. Registration and Coffee
10.00 a.m. Russell Prue, ICT Evangelist, Inventor and Entrepreneur
11.15 a.m. Coffee
11.45 a.m. Phil Bradley, Internet Consultant
12.30 a.m. Iain Wallace, Digital Services Development Librarian,
Glasgow Caledonian University
13.15 p.m. Lunch
14.15 p.m. “This house believes that libraries need to embrace Library 2.0 technologies in order to develop and deliver their services”
For the motion
Mark Stiles, Professor of Technology and Supported Learning,
Staffordshire University

Against the motion
Nick Woolley, Information Specialist,
King’s College, London
16.00 p.m. Close and Coffee

For details of the Manchester Conference Centre, please visit:
http://www.conference.manchester.ac.uk/manchesterconferencecentre/

Now That’s What I Call Library 2.0 on Thursday October 9th, 2008
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MmIT members 80.00 + VAT (£94.00) per person
Non MmIT members 120.00 + VAT (£141.00) per person

Diet: Vegetarian
Vegan
Special (please give details)

Please download this booking form and either email, fax or post it to:

Leo Appleton
Email: l.appleton1@ljmu.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 231 3763
Address: Aldham Robarts LRC, Maryland Street, Liverpool, L1 9DE

Friday September 5th 2008
Up Close and Personal: our changing roles in a digital learning age Edge Hill University, Ormskirk

Conference Details and Call for Registration
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/general_programme.php?action=view&sql_id=35

We are pleased to announce that Professor Tara Brabazon, University of Brighton will be one of the keynote speakers at the second NoWAL conference.. The other keynote speakers will be Alison Mackenzie, Dean of Learning Services and Solstice Director at Edge Hill University and Margaret Weaver, Head of Learning and Information Services, University of Cumbria. In addition to the keynote speeches there will be a number of workshops/presentations exploring the themes of the conference.

Our core theme is centred on the transformations that are taking place in the way we think, work and communicate as a result of the pervasive digital learning environment that has become so much a part of our own, and our students’, lives.

The Conference aims to explore the following strands in the context of role change and working differently:

● Innovative partnerships and relationships that are emerging to enhance e-learning support and experiences

● The changing way that staff engage with their users for example via social software, web services, personalized learning, Library 2.0 and the implications for practice

● New roles and skills emerging as a result of the implementation of technologies in the physical, and/or virtual learning environment

● Skills development of our users in a digital world and the impact on our ways of working

This conference is being organized by NoWAL (North West Academic Libraries) in association with SOLSTICE (Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Edge Hill
University) and the University of Cumbria.

Why attend?
The Conference will appeal to a broad range of staff groups and, irrespective of your role, help to develop an understanding of the skills and expertise that might be required to work effectively (now and in the future) to meet the needs of the “net generation”
. Case studies will bring the theme to life.

What delegates said about the first NoWAL Conference:
“Excellent, very well organised. Current topic and good keynotes provided an excellent overview while getting us to think about our own environments.”

“An excellent first NoWAL Conference”

“A very well organised informative day. Keynote speakers were engaging and entertaining and the breakout sessions allowed you to tailor the day to your specific needs.”

Charges
£50 NoWAL members
£75 Non-NoWAL members

Booking Form
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/general_programme.php?action=view&sql_id=35

http://www.nowal.ac.uk/ge…=view&sql_id=35

CILIP in Scotland is now accepting bookings for Web quests, Treasure Hunts, Hotlists and Subject Samplers, which takes place in Edinburgh on Fri 12 Sept.

This workshop will introduce ‘webquests’ where learners answer questions by following links to websites. It is intended to encourage learner engagement in active, dynamic, enquiry based e-learning by developing realistic problem solving activities that encourage the application of analytical, creative and critical thinking skills.

The workshop is likely to be of interest to anyone involved in the design, development, delivery or support of e-learning.

For more details and online booking visit:
http://www.slainte.org.uk/events/EvntShow.cfm?uEventID=1552

The CILIPS Autumn CPD programme also features Time management (19 Sep), Communicating with confidence (7 Oct) Setting service targets and standards (8 Oct) and Marc and metadata for beginners (Nov, date to be confirmed).
Booking details will soon be added to SLAINTE events.

http://www.slainte.org.uk…?uEventID=1552.

A PLACE FOR LEARNING: RE-THINKING ACADEMIC LIBRARY BUILDINGS
A half-day seminar presented by the Scottish Academic Libraries
Co-operative Training Group and UC&R (Scottish Section)
Date and time: Wednesday 7 May, 10:30-3:15
Venue: National Library of Scotland, Causewayside, Edinburgh

How we plan and use our buildings has become an issue of increasing significance in recent years. Changing learning styles, the pressure to be cost- and space-effective, and, increasingly, the drive to be ‘iconic’ mean that today’s academic libraries have both to look smart and think smart.
SALCTG and UC&R Scotland invite you to consider the issues posed by the need to re-think our learning spaces. This seminar will look at how innovative and inspirational design and services can enable us to get the maximum from our bricks and mortar (and our concrete, steel and glass), as well as to raise awareness of some of the pitfalls of opting for the new and edgy over the tried and tested.
Programme:

Sheila Cannell (Director of Library Services at the University of Edinburgh) will consider one of the most pressing issues facing any institution planning for the future of its learning and research estate:the impact digital services are having on the design of academic library buildings.

Andrew McDonald (Director of Library and Learning Services at the University of East London) will draw on his wealth of experience in the design and management of learning spaces to give his vision for the future of how our libraries should look and function.

Chris Backler (Humanities Librarian and Reader Services Librarian at the University of Dundee) will introduce Dundee UL’s roving reference enquiry service as an example of how the focus of a building can be changed by taking services to its users.

Alex Hunt (Information Commons Manager at the University of Sheffield) will give a first-hand account of the challenges posed by moving to a radically different learning and physical environment in one of the most innovative learning spaces in the UK: what has worked, what hasn’t, and the lessons we can take from their experience.
To conclude proceedings, Jon Purcell (Director of Library Services at the University of St Andrews) will chair a short discussion of the issues raised during the seminar.
There will be an opportunity for networking over coffee from 10:30 before presentations start at 11:00.

Cost (includes refreshments and lunch): £45.00 (SALCTG and UC&R members); £50.00 (non-members)

Bookings: Anabel Marsh a.c.marsh@strath.ac.uk
mailto:a.c.marsh@strath.ac.uk> , or at the address below. Please indicate any special requirements, e.g. access, diet, and include an order number if appropriate. Usual cancellation policy applies – a full charge is made if less than one week’s notice is given.

Anabel Marsh

Reader Services Librarian
Jordanhill Library
University of Strathclyde
76 Southbrae Drive
Glasgow G13 1PP
Tel 0141 950 3555
Fax 0141 950 3150
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CILIP Executive briefing 2008 – Digital Library 17th April 2008

09:30 Tea and Coffee, Registration

10:00 Chair’s Welcome and Introduction

The Virtual Reference Forum: Received Wisdom

10.10: Industry Case Study: Yahoo! Answers

Martin Clark, Community Manager, Yahoo! Answers

Yahoo! Answers is a web-based community forum where the public are invited to pose their own questions on any topic, share answers based on knowledge, personal experience or opinion or explore what information other are sharing. Community Manager, Martin Clark will be presenting Yahoo! Answers, detailing aspects of its mission, community and ongoing strategies.

10:50 Library Case Study 1: Chatting with the Chief

Lucy Cross, Principal Librarian, Luton Libraries

Luton have been using the “Enquire” platform to offer the chance for citizens to chat with the Chief Executive of their Borough Council. Find out more about how using “chat” technology is enhancing good public relations.

11.10 Library Case Study 2: VR in an academic environment

Wendy Haynes, Resources Librarian, University of Wolverhampton

Having taken the step 12 months ago to introduce virtual reference in their academic environment, Wendy will be presenting feedback from user satisfaction surveys and talking about the challenges of setting up and maintaining the service, from a staffing perspective.

11:25 Q&A on Virtual Reference Forum

11:40 Refreshment Break

12.00 The eBook Forum : Findings from the JISC Observatory Project

Caren Milloy, Project Manager, JISC Collections

The JISC national e-books observatory project has been running for over a year with 36 e-books (selected to meet the needs of HE taught course students) freely available to all UK HE institutions. The project aims, through the Deep Log Analysis study, to create a national evidence base of real time data that will allow us to really understand what users are doing with e-books, what it is they need and what models will be beneficial to their learning and teaching. With the Deep Log Analysis now in its fourth month this session will provide an update on progress and the findings so far.

12:45 Round-up and Q&A on eBook Forum

13.00 Lunch

14.00 The Digitisation Forum:

Ant Miller, Technologist, BBC

The BBC’s archive contains the cream of the last 80 years of Radio and Television broadcasting, plus thousands of hours of never seen footage. Built up in an era of traditional, on-to-many distribution, this priceless collection is now being used in previously unimagined ways. From programme production, to home users, the technology landscape that the archive plays into is going through multiple revolutions. BBC Technologist, Ant Miller will speak about some of the more esoteric challenges emerging for archive as it connects with whole new groups of users in the 21st century.

15.00 Refreshment Break

15:15 The Digital Futures Forum: Delivering web-scale library systems

John MacColl, European Director, OCLC Programs & Research

What do we mean by web-scale and why do libraries need it? Libraries are competing with web giants, like Google, MSN and Amazon to stay relevant to an audience of users, many of whom are undiscerning about where and how they seek information. What kinds of developments can we and should we expect from our system suppliers in the next 5 years?

16.15 Executive Briefing Closes

CILIP retains the right to change the programme and speakers to reflect the latest developments.

http://www.cilip.org.uk/i…talBrochure.pdf

UCR NW are running this event to explore green issues in libraries.

The details are:

How Green is Your Library?
Date: Friday 4th April
Time: 10.30am-3pm
Location: Newton Rigg Library, Penrith, University of Cumbria.
Cost: £30 if a member of UCR,£40 for non-members Buffet lunch is included

Programme:
Speakers: Kathy Pitt Leeds Metropolitan University & Ian Young University of Leeds.
Opportunity for attendees to discuss and exchange their experiences.
Tour of Newton Rigg library which has been designed to include green features.
Please indicate when booking if you have any mobility problems for the tour.

If you have any samples of green products or initiatives could you please bring them along on the day e.g bags.

More information about the location and travel to Newton Rigg can be found at http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/AboutUs/VisitingUs/PenrithCampus.aspx

In tune with the green theme of this event if anyone is able to offer car sharing or would be interested in car sharing please indicate this on the form. Alternatively if your require a lift from Penrith railway station or again could offer lifts please indicate below.

Trainer: Dr Rowena Murray.

Date and time: Tuesday, 11th March 2008, 1.30-4.15.

Venue: Andersonian Library, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

Price: £25 SALCTG members, £30 non-members.

SALCTG is pleased to announce this half-day course, led by Dr Rowena Murray of Strathclyde University’s Department of Educational and Professional Studies. Rowena has an impressive background in teaching and research on academic writing in its many forms. See:

http://www.strath.ac.uk/eps/staff/murrayrowenadr/

Her latest book on the subject is The Handbook of Academic Writing:

http://www.mcgraw-hill.co.uk/html/0335219330.html

The course will cover:
targeting a journal
structuring a paper
getting started
generative strategies
dealing with feedback from reviewers.

In preparation, it is suggested that you should identify a journal you wish to target and bring a sample paper from it of the type you wish to write. If you have a laptop, please bring it with you (although you will still benefit from the course without one). In case there are more laptops than sockets, please make sure your battery is fully charged!

Bookings: Anabel Marsh a.c.marsh@strath.ac.uk, or at the address below. Please indicate any special requirements, e.g. access, and include an order number if appropriate. Closing date 5th March. Usual cancellation policy applies – a full charge is made if less than one week’s notice is given.