CAREER DEVELOPMENT GROUP UK NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2009 <\/p>\n
Liverpool John Moores University, Monday 20th April 2009, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm <\/p>\n
We all want to serve our customers and to meet their needs. But is there room for improvement? Have we become complacent? What can we do to transform our services and make them truly reader-friendly and customer-focused? This event is aimed at library and information workers in any sector and at any level, whether you work directly in frontline customer services or whether you have strategic responsibility for those services. Come and hear expert speakers from different LIS environments share their experiences and visions. No background knowledge is required, just an interest in improving the customer experience in your library or information service!<\/p>\n
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PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY<\/p>\n
Morning: plenary presentations<\/p>\n
* Us and them? Shaping a customer service culture in libraries – Maxine Melling, Liverpool John Moores University
\n* A reader-friendly library service – Rachel Van Riel, Opening the Book
\n*Connecting with your online users: they won’t come just because you build it – Richard Wallis, Talis<\/p>\n
Afternoon: choose two out of four parallel sessions:<\/p>\n
*\tHow we do things in the North East: developing customer focus and standards – Mark Freeman, South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council
\n*\tWeb 2.0. British Library 2.0 – Adrian Arthur, The British Library
\n*\tBetter by design: a guide to planning new libraries or major remodelling of library spaces – Ayub Khan, Warwickshire County Council
\n*\tFrom knowledge to health: the implementation of the National Service framework for quality assurance of NHS Libraries – Tricia Ellis, NHS SW<\/p>\n
Sessions will be presentation-based with an opportunity to ask questions and open up discussion. Delegates will be contacted nearer the time regarding afternoon selections.<\/p>\n
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LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/p>\n
*\tImproved understanding of factors that may influence the customer experience
\n*\tMore detailed understanding of specific issues, such as how to create a customer service culture; how to be reader-friendly; how to connect with online users; how to make the most of your buildings and environment.
\n*\tAwareness of the benefits of continuing professional development
\n*\tAwareness of relevant support networks and resources
\n*\tConfidence to progress towards improving customer focus within own service<\/p>\n
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AGM<\/p>\n
Two events for the price of one! The Conference is followed by further refreshments and our AGM, a free event which will take place at 4.15pm, to finish by 4.45pm. There will be an opportunity afterwards to continue networking with colleagues over a drink in one of Liverpool’s many pubs.<\/p>\n
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VENUE <\/p>\n
*\tG01 Theatre, John Foster Building, 98 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UZ
\n*\tFor maps and travel directions, please see:
\n*\thttp:\/\/www.ljmu.ac.uk\/location\/routeplanner.asp?id=19
\n*\tArtsline Access Code: W<\/p>\n
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DELEGATE RATES <\/p>\n
*\tCDG members – \u00c2\u00a375 + 15% VAT = \u00c2\u00a386.25
\n*\tNon members – \u00c2\u00a395 + 15% VAT = \u00c2\u00a3109.25
\n*\tStudents & Unwaged – \u00c2\u00a345 + 15% VAT = \u00c2\u00a351.75 (limited places available)
\n*\tDelegate rate includes refreshments and buffet lunch.<\/p>\n
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SEAL OF RECOGNITION <\/p>\n
The Career Development Group has been awarded the CILIP Seal of Recognition http:\/\/www.cilip.org.uk\/qualificationschartership\/seal
\nAll delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. <\/p>\n
For further details or to make a booking please send the Booking Form (below) to:
\nViki Lagus, Jarrow Library, Cambrian Street, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 3QN
\nTel 0191 428 2318 Email viki.lagus@southtyneside.gov.uk <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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