Workshop descriptions

Discovering Library 2.0 - library services for the Google Generation,
Ken Chad

This workshop will draw on the findings of the recently published JISC and SCONUL LMS study to consider practical opportunities to exploit Web 2.0 and related approaches in academic libraries, set against the backcloth of the global information economy. Workshop feedback will feed in to the current study on Library 2.0 developments in UK HE.


The world turned upside down: global and local practices from academic libraries in the southern hemisphere
Sue Roberts, John Redmayne and Sue Pharo

This workshop will explore trends in thinking and practice in academic libraries in the southern hemisphere, focusing on how global issues have been responded to in New Zealand. We will discuss and critique the similarities and points of difference in approaches between the UK and its colonial cousins


Research Support workshop
Phil Sykes, Moira Bent and David Clay

The workshop will include short presentations on the needs of researchers, innovative approaches to research support in SCONUL member libraries, and the way in which research support requirements may change in the future. The workshop will conclude with a case study in which participants will time-travel to the year 2015 to assist the University of Barsetshire Library with the reconfiguration of its research support services.


The Cilip/SCONUL Health Strategy Group - helping us to help you
Kath O’Donovan

This session will include a presentation on the development of the Health Strategy Group, including current issues that have arisen from the recent Hill report on NHS funded libraries and the introduction of Learning Development Agreements. In particular, what the Group is doing for member libraries in that regard. Followed by open discussion on health policy issues in relation to higher education libraries and the differing agenda across the 'home countries'


Mass digitisation and e-books workshop
Jonathan Bengtson

The briefing session will include a presentation on recent North American developments with the Open Content Alliance and mass digitisation – particularly in the Canadian context where the University of Toronto hosts the largest single OCA scanning centre, with twenty-three “scribe” scanners funded primarily by Microsoft. The preliminary results of a current e-book user experience survey will also be presented. The survey attempts to evaluate uses and user understanding of e-books, and to better understand contexts of use for students and faculty at the University of Toronto. Open discussion will follow.


The SCONUL Performance Portal: collecting the local to share with the global
Stephen Town

The workshop will include a presentation on the portal, an introduction to contributing material (including the launch of a user guide) with a brainstorming session on potential areas for development, including a performance mind map.


Is there a place for libraries in Second Life?
Marshall Dozier, Vicki Cormie, Denny Colledge, and Sheila Webber

This workshop will include a demonstration of Second Life (SL) illustrating how it is being used for library services, teaching and learning. We will present various views on the success or otherwise of SL as a medium for services and learning, and there will be open discussion and debate. This will not be a hands-on practical session, but delegates who have avatars and bring laptops can use wireless to join us in-world as well as in person!

Key media messages
Elliot Frankal

Drawing on colleagues in the field SCONUL's communications officer looks at why key messages are important to the library community. He will share tips for how to develop tailor-made key messages and for getting them into local and national media. Those attending will have a chance to contribute to the development of national key messages about university libraries.