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.

Using accelerated learning techniques, this course covers managing staff in the context of rapidly changing circumstances, achieving results through motivation, communication and delegation and practical ways to deal with difficult situations.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
* Maintaining a balance
* Motivation and communication
* Managing yourself

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS OR TO MAKE A PROVISIONAL BOOKING http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2008/md/movingintomanagement.htm

http://www.cilip.org.uk/t…omanagement.htm

The NoWAL programme of staff training and development offers extensive opportunities for professional and personal development. The main aim of the programme is to support and develop the abilities required of library and related staff to deliver existing and future services to users.

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07/03/2008
Archives and the Archives Hub – NEW for 2008 10.30-12.30 MMU, All Saints Lecture Theatre, All Saints Library, Manchester Tutors Lisa Jeskins & Jane Stevenson
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/general_programme.php?action=view&sql_id=21

Aim
This course provides a basic introduction to what archives are, how to find and use archival sources and how to use the Archives Hub to locate relevant archives for research.

Objectives
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of what archives are Explain how archives are organised and described Appreciate the value of archives for research Search for archives from a range of sources Use the Archives Hub to locate primary source material for researchers

Who Should Attend?
This is a basic introductory course aimed at staff working in libraries and information services who would like to increase their understanding of archives and be able support researchers in locating primary source materials.

Prices
NoWAL Members: £5
External Delegates: £15

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12/03/2008
Dealing with difficult situations
10:00 – 13:00
Lancaster University – Room B17, The Library, Lancaster
Tutor: Rachel Beckett
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/general_programme.php?action=view&sql_id=20

Aim:
To provide participants with effective strategies for dealing with difficult situations in libraries

Objectives:
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

Identify factors which cause difficult behaviour Outline conflict management styles Describe a range of strategies for dealing assertively with difficult situations Who Should Attend?
All staff who deal with customers in a front line capacity.

You will need to have attended the Customer Service Skills course in order to book a place at this event.

Comments from previous attendees”Interesting dissection of what causes difficult behaviour.”

“Course was very well presented and helped me think about developing assertive behaviour in order to deal with a range of situations.”

“Very informative as library orientated and delivered by a trainer working within a library environment.”

Prices
NoWAL members – £37.50
Externals – £50

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19/03/2008
Stepping out of the comfort zone: for staff who need support in career/life planning 13:30 – 16:30 University of Central Lancashire – Room 103, UCLan Site Library, Preston Facilitator Deborah Dalley
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/general_programme.php?action=view&sql_id=14

“What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?”
Robert Schuller

This seminar is aimed at staff who have reached a point in their careers where they have achieved many of the things they originally set out to. The challenge is now to look at what to do next. For some people this might mean aspiring to a role they have not previously considered, for others it might mean staying where are but putting measures in place to ensure that they continue to learn and grow in their role. Alternatively it might be time for a complete rethink involving a change in direction or focus.

The session is a small facilitated discussion session for staff in the above position based around the following 4 questions.

* What is my vision for the perfect life?
* What motivates me to work?
* How closely does my current life match the vision and what am I doing to realise it?
* What do I need to do next?

At the end of the session the attendees should be in a position to start formulating answers to these questions. There are no set outcomes as to what staff will take away from this session as it will be personal to each attendee.

Comments from previous attendees
“I thought it was really useful and thought-provoking on a number of levels.”

“… it was good to be with people who were in a similar situation – all wondering what we’re doing and where we’re going!”

“I found the exercises really useful to help clarify my thinking. It was obvious that most of the things I want in life are pretty much attainable with some adjustments to my lifestyle.”

Prices
NoWAL Members: £55
External Delegates: £75

*Maximum number of attendees: 8 (Only 1 delegate per institution will be accepted, if more than one delegate from an institution books on the session then they will be held on a reserve list and contacted if further sessions take place)

http://www.nowal.ac.uk/general_programme.php

The Headley Lecture Theatre, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Thursday, 13th March, 2008, 9.30 – 16.30

Workshop Outline
In this increasingly visual age, subject librarians and information specialists are frequently required to source Images in a wide variety of formats, advise on their use and organise their retention as part of their day-to-day jobs, but often with no specialist experience or training. This workshop aims to help the non-specialist navigate successfully across this unfamiliar territory, pointing out useful shortcuts and pitfalls to avoid, and showcasing examples of good practice that can help inspire us in the use of a wide spectrum of information resources ranging from historic manuscripts to genomic databanks. Achieving holistic management of such diverse resources to allow easy correlation of their information content is challenging, especially for small information units and ‘one-man-bands’. Developing technologies offer new opportunities but can themselves produce new demands in devising effective strategies for their use. This workshop is an opportunity to share experiences and float ideas in areas where there are as yet few ‘right answers’!

The workshop will comprise a mix of presentations and group discussion. Topics are expected to range over:

* Locating sources: what to look for and where to look
* Digital libraries and repositories: creating and searching
* Embedded images: searching within documents
* Metadata content and ontologies: requirements for effective retrieval
* Rights issues and commercial factors
* Storage and preservation: short- and long-term issues
* Using images in teaching and learning: the role of the information specialist
* The impact of social networking tools: salvation or hype?

Who Should Attend
Anyone whose work involves the use of images will benefit from this meeting, from any sector – university, college, government, NHS, charity, learned society, commercial etc. We hope for a good mix as we all have much to learn from each other!

Presenters
A panel of speakers will be chaired by Roger Mills, Bio- and Environmental Sciences Librarian, Oxford University Library Services. Roger is currently President of EBHL (European Botanical and Horticultural Libraries) and co-ordinator of IUFRO (International Union of Forest Research Organisations) Unit 6.03.00 Information Services and Knowledge Organisation. He is co-author of The New Walford: Volume 1: Science Technology and Medicine, Facet, 2005, as subject specialist for Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Food.

The panel will include:
Dr David Shotton, Oxford e-Research Centre and Dept of Zoology, University of Oxford
Michael Popham, Head of the Oxford Digital Library, Oxford University Library Services

Costs (including lunch and refreshments):
UKeiG members £130 + VAT (£152.75); others £160 + VAT (£188.00)

http://www.ukeig.org.uk/training/

Making Management Work:A Course for Practising Managers

Block One 10-11 June – Block Two 18-19 November, 2008

Aston Business School, Birmingham

The Leadership Foundation has worked with both of the professional groups, UCISA and SCONUL, to produce and present management courses for staff in computing, library and information services departments. This programme Making Management Work: A Course for Practising Managers’ is for those operating at more senior levels. It is aimed at what might loosely be described as middle managers, those who have management experience but who would like to develop their existing management skills. The course title reflects the place of this programme within the overall portfolio.

Elizabeth Oddy has more details regarding this course if anyone is interested.

http://www.lfhe.ac.uk/evt…emgtwork08.html