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SCONUL influences UK's Digital Economy Bill SCONUL has been lobbying members of the House of Lords, and working with our allies for press coverage, over the Digital Economy Bill. We are keen for its provisions for 'orphan works' to succeed. But its plans for tackling on-line copyright infringement need improvement. 8 February, 2010 |
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A vision for the academic library and information services of the future Exploring the challenges faced by higher education, libraries and information services to facilitate strategic planning 22 January, 2010 |
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Full speed ahead for UKRR as membership doubles The UK Research Reserve is pleased to welcome 14 new Higher Education Institutions as members, taking its final membership to 29. 13 January, 2010 |
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SCONUL looks forward to 2010 SCONUL Secretary Toby Bainton looks forward to what 2010 may hold for higher education and national libraries. 21 December, 2009 |
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SCONUL's refurbished office The SCONUL office in London reopened on 18 November 2009 after being enlarged and refurbished. The new entrance is at 94 Euston Street, but we ask for mail to continue to be sent, until further notice, to our registered address, 102 Euston Street. 10 December, 2009 |
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SCONUL annual residential conference, Leeds, 16 to 18 June 2010 The conference "Organisational leadership in a time of change" will feature keynote speakers discussing these themes. 10 December, 2009 |
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Interruptions to phone, fax and e-mail communication The SCONUL office moves on Monday 16 November from temporary space to refurbished accommodation at 94 Euston Street London NW1 2HA. 13 November, 2009 |
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SCONUL and JISC announce Partnership Agreement Today, the Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) and JISC have signed a three year partnership agreement to bring together the knowledge of UK library professionals with JISC's expertise in digital technologies. 23 October, 2009 |
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'Library performance measurement in the UK and Ireland' A new publication describes state of the art of performance measurement in SCONUL member libraries. 9 October, 2009 |
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The effect of the recession on libraries and IT A new report studies the impact of the economic recession on library and IT Services in UK higher education. Commissioned by SCONUL, JISC and UCISA and conducted by Ipsos MORI 7 October, 2009 |
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SCONUL Conference and seminar 16 and 17 November, London SCONUL's Autumn Conference will be held on 17 November and on 16 November SCONUL's Working Group on on SPace Planning will hold a seminar on quality space for staff 8 September, 2009 |
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Office move - and office closure Our office will be closed from 24 August, reopening on Tuesday 1 September. We are moving to temporary space while our office is refurbished and expanded. Our phone and fax numbers and e-mail and postal addresses remain unchanged throughout the two months of our relocation. 21 August, 2009 |
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SCONUL calls for fair deal for university libraries over copyright law SCONUL has called on the UK Government to adopt a similar approach to Ireland regarding copyright law. In a recent meeting with David Lammy MP, Minister of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, SCONUL Secretary Toby Bainton called on Government to implement a system which reduced the bureaucracy and inconsistency found in current UK copyright legislation. 4 August, 2009 |
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UK Research Reserve (UKRR) - First members sign up 15 higher education institutions were accepted by the UKRR Selection Panel at its inaugural meeting. These first members include partners from the Phase 1 project and HEIs new to UKRR with a good spread of universities from across the UK. 15 July, 2009 |
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UK Research Reserve - Phase 2 is now open for business. The UK Research Reserve invites UK higher education libraries to join by completing the application form on their website - www.ukrr.ac.uk 22 June, 2009 |
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SCONUL's successful Summer Conference Last week SCONUL's Summer Conference convened at the Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth. Running from the 10-12 June, the conference explored a number of key themes running through the academic library community 19 June, 2009 |
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Libraries of the Future debate What is the library of the future? On 2 April distinguished speakers met in Oxford under the auspices of the Joint Information Systems Committee for a public debate: proceedings now available 8 April, 2009 |
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Consultants appointed for major study of library systems SCONUL has appointed a consortium to undertake a feasibility study of Library Management Systems and the related landscape 2 April, 2009 |
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UK Research Reserve launched The UK Research Reserve (UKRR) programme is now launched. The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) announced in July that it would provide £9.84 million for a five year programme to build upon the success of Phase 1. 23 February, 2009 |
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SCONUL announces study on Library Management Systems After successfully bidding for funding from HEFCE (the Higher Education Funding Council for England), SCONUL is all set to launch a new feasibility study of Library Management Systems (LMS) in higher education libraries. 16 February, 2009 |
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Designing Libraries The new website for Designing Libraries (SCONUL is a partner) is now live 15 December, 2008 |
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Towards the academic library of the future Key national organisations in the library field are to collaborate on a major programme of consultation to help shape the future of the academic library 4 December, 2008 |
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Library support for teaching: a survey of costs A new briefing paper from SCONUL analyses some of the principal costs incurred by libraries in higher education, in their role in support of teaching. 12 November, 2008 |
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What's in our in-trays? The SCONUL Top Concerns Survey 2008 Results from the fourth survey of SCONUL members' top concerns is now available 26 September, 2008 |
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Transforming NHS Libraries in England Health Strategy Group welcomes Review of NHS Libraries report in Open Letter to Peter Hill 23 July, 2008 |
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Librarians share good practice in marketing A new publication from SCONUL has emphasised the increasing importance of marketing skills to the future of academic libraries. 3 July, 2008 |
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New chapter: annual conference highlights expanding library role The SCONUL Annual Conference concluded on Friday 13 June after three days which showcased the increasing number of services being offered by academic libraries in the UK and Ireland. 16 June, 2008 |
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New library design resource launched Two professional bodies with expertise in library design have joined forces to create a unique gateway to key information on public, national and academic library buildings in the UK, Ireland and throughout the world 9 June, 2008 |
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New library research to boost global appeal of UK and Irish HE New guidelines have been published today to help higher education libraries in the UK and Ireland meet the challenge of international student recruitment. 21 May, 2008 |
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Building the 21st century library - new report published SCONUL and JISC look to establish 'strategic engagement' with LMS vendors 28 April, 2008 |
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Future of the Academic Library explored in major Guardian Supplement An eight-page special supplement is published in the Guardian newspaper today that examines the achievements of academic libraries in the UK, assesses current challenges and looks at how these might shape the future of our university libraries. 22 April, 2008 |
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The work and operation of the Copyright Tribunal A Parliamentary review of the UK's Copyright Tribunal may affect copyright management in higher education 20 March, 2008 |
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Work starts here, for this year's crop of future library leaders Next month sees the start of the third run of the popular Future Leaders Programme, the bespoke leadership development course for experienced professional managers working in Library, Information Services (IS) and Information Technology (IT) roles in Higher Education Institutions. 11 March, 2008 |
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Copyright Ombudsman SCONUL's idea for a 'Copyright Ombudsman' was discussed at a hearing of the UK Parliament's skills select committee today. Phil Willis MP, Chair of the Innovation, Universities and Skills Select Committee raised the idea as part of an inquiry into the work of the Copyright Tribunal and attributed SCONUL. 28 January, 2008 |
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Chief Executive of the British Library honoured SCONUL congratulates Lynne Brindley, Chief Executive of the British Library, on her appointment in the New Year Honours as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire 7 January, 2008 |
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Bournemouth's Octagon takes top award at library design 'Oscars' The £5.3m The Sir Michael Cobham Library at Bournemouth University has won the prestigious SCONUL Library Design Award. Girton College, Cambridge has taken the honours in the 'smaller buildings' category. 4 December, 2007 |
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SCONUL and JISC look to the future of Library Management Systems Today's electronic Library Management Systems do far more than speed the issue and return of books. SCONUL and JISC have launched a study of the strategic issues around future development. 13 November, 2007 |
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University libraries welcome boost for higher education sector SCONUL, the membership body for UK and Irish higher education and national libraries, this week welcomed the UK Government's new spending plans and advised universities that library provision must 'keep pace' 19 October, 2007 |
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HAERVI helps widen options for students visiting higher education libraries Press release 21 September, 2007 |
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HAERVI project report published The HAERVI project aims to improve access to electronic information resources for students and staff visiting other higher education institutions. Its report has just been published. 18 September, 2007 |
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Annual statistics show libraries meeting the challenge Annual statistics released today have shown the higher education library sector is moving to a 'clicks and mortar' approach, with increased use of online services expanding the reach of libraries beyond their buildings. 28 August, 2007 |
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SCONUL Access scheme launched on 1 August 2007 96% participation rate amongst higher education institutions 1 August, 2007 |
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University libraries prepare for student 2.0 Libraries must drive change within higher education institutions or risk losing touch with modern students - according to debate at one of the biggest ever conferences of academic library staff from across Britain and Ireland. 22 June, 2007 |
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New guide to help disabled students secure 'truly accessible services' A new guide aimed at libraries within higher education institutions is published today as part of a drive to ensure equality of access for disabled students across the UK and Ireland. 12 June, 2007 |
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UK Research Reserve receives key support The UK Research Reserve has received key support from the research and library community which will help to ensure fully representative, collaborative and co-ordinated development of the UKRR. 20 March, 2007 |
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Research Information Network publishes statement on scholar communication The statement identifies the strategic goals for public policy and is supported by SCONUL 23 February, 2007 |
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SCONUL joins the library and archive professions' welcome to the Gowers Review SCONUL endorses the Library and Archive Copyright Alliance's official welcome 8 December, 2006 |
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Gowers review supported by UK Government The UK Government's 'Gowers' Review of intellectual property was published on 6 December, 6 December, 2006 |
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Online information conference This year's Online Information Conference runs from 28 to 30 November 2006 at Olympia, London. 31 October, 2006 |
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New Website Launched SCONUL launches its new website 3 October, 2006 |
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HAERVI Project Project Manager appointed 1 October, 2006 |
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SCONUL Autumn Conference, 28 November 2006 Programme Now Available 1 August, 2006 |
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Access to e-resources in UK higher education libraries Higher education Access to Electronic Resources in Visited Institutions 27 July, 2006 |
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SCONUL annual review 2005 SCONUL's annual review of 2005 is now available 19 May, 2005 |