Supporting researchers in academic libraries – a half-day event organised by the University, College and Research Group (UCRG) Northern Section of CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals<\/p>\n
Date and venue: Monday 3rd December, 1-4.30pm at Trevelyan College, Durham University<\/p>\n
What are researchers’ library and information needs, and how are these being explored?
\nWhat is the nature of the skills agenda for researchers, and where does information literacy fit in? How can we best support researchers in academic libraries?<\/p>\n
These and other issues will be explored at the above event, taking up some of the themes covered in a UCRG London event earlier this year, providing an opportunity to find out about current developments and discuss researcher support with colleagues. <\/p>\n
**open to all – members and non-members alike!**<\/p>\n
Programme:<\/p>\n
1pm\t\tRegistration and refreshments<\/p>\n
1.30pm\tWelcome and introduction from the Chair, Oliver Pritchard<\/p>\n
1.40pm\tDr Michael Jubb – Director, Research Information Network (RIN):
\n\t\t“Relationships between researchers and libraries: past, present and future”<\/p>\n
2.10pm\tMoira Bent – National Teaching Fellow and Faculty Liaison Librarian,
\n\t\tNewcastle University and Pat Gannon-Leary – Research Associate, Learning &
\n\t\tTeaching Support, Northumbria University :
\n\t\t“The 21st century researcher: developing and managing library and information
\n\t\tservices to facilitate research”<\/p>\n
2.40pm\tRefreshments and networking<\/p>\n
3.10pm\tDr Eleanor Loughlin – Graduate Training Officer and Nicola Siminson –
\n\t\tResearcher Training Librarian, Durham University:
\n\t\t“Putting policy into practice: one institution’s approach”<\/p>\n
3.40pm\tPanel discussion<\/p>\n
4.20pm\tSummary<\/p>\n
4.30pm \tClose<\/p>\n
Venue: \tThe Dowrick Suite, Trevelyan College, Durham University, Elvet Hill Road,
\n\t\tDurham DH1 3LN
\nMap: \t\thttp:\/\/www.dur.ac.uk\/trevelyan.college\/conferences\/howtofindus\/
\nAccess: \tThe venue is on the ground floor and has un-stepped access via the main door,
\n \t\twith wheelchair spaces and an accessible toilet. <\/p>\n
Cost:\t\t\u00a330.00 for UCRG members, \u00a340.00 for non-members (including refreshments and \t\tVAT). There are 10 free places for students or unemployed people – these will \t\tbe allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n
Bookings:\tFor further information and to book a place, please contact Nicola Siminson
\n\t\t(details below).<\/p>\n
Please book by Wednesday 28th November 2007, to enable refreshments to be arranged. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Supporting researchers in academic libraries – a half-day event organised by the University, College and Research Group (UCRG) Northern Section of CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Date and venue: Monday 3rd December, 1-4.30pm at Trevelyan College, … Continue reading