Libraries Without Walls 7: Programme and Presentations
Saturday 15 September
Welcome
Peter Brophy
Professor of Information Management, and Director of CERLIM, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
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Keynote address
Disciplines, Documents, and Data: Emerging Roles for Libraries in the Scholarly Information Infrastructure
Christine Borgman
Professor & Presidential Chair in Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (3.8MB)
Speakers
Denmark's Electronic Research Library: Implementation of user friendly integrated search systems in Denmark
Bo Ohrstrom
Deputy Director, Danish Library Agency, Denmark
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (5.7MB)
An African Experience in Providing a Digital Library Service: The African Virtual University (AVU) Example
Pauline Ngimwa
Senior Information Specialist, African Virtual University, Kenya
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (2.5MB)
Project StORe: expectations, a solution and some predicted impact from opening up the
research data portfolio
Graham Pryor
Project Manager, Source to Output Repositories, University of Edinburgh, UK
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (2.0MB)
Publishing, Policy and People; three constraints upon institutional repository development.
Margaret Markland
Research Associate, CERLIM, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (1.0MB)
Libraries as a social space: enhancing the experience of distance learners using social networking tools.
Gwyneth Price
Student Services Librarian, Institute of Education and Fellow of the Centre for Distance Education, University of London, UK
Jane Secker
Learning Technology Librarian, Centre for Learning Technology, London School of Economics, UK
Abstract and biographies
Presentation Slides (2.2MB)
The rise of recommendation and review - a place in online library environments?
Kara Jones
Science Librarian, University of Bath, UK
Kate Robinson
Head of Reader Services, Library and Learning Centre, University of Bath, UK
Abstract and biographies
Presentation Slides (0.5MB)
Developing re-usable learning objects to deliver information skills training: are they practical?
Nancy Graham
Subject Advisor, The Medical School, The University of Birmingham, UK
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (293KB)
Sunday 16 September
The LearnHigher CETL and Information Literacy Assessments
Bob Glass
Senior Lecturer in Information & Communications and Information Literacy Learning Area Coordinator for the LearnHigher CETL, Department of Information and Communications,
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (1.0MB)
Information skills through electronic environments: considerations, pitfalls and benefits
Cath Hunt
IT Liaison Officer, University of Salford, UK
Maggie Smart
ISD Liaison Officer for the School of the Built Environment and the Salford Business School
University of Salford, UK
Abstract and biographies
Presentation Slides (1.6MB)
Development of information-related competencies in European ODL institutions
Sirje Virkus
Head of the Department of Information Studies, Tallinn University, Estonia
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (0.5MB)
How to make information retrieval concepts and instruction better-defined with the help of mapping software
Virpi Palmgren
Information Specialist, Helsinki University of Technology Library, Finland
Jouni Nevalainen
Information Specialist, Helsinki University of Technology Library, Finland
Abstract and biographies
Online Presentation
KLL@IIT Kanpur- an ICT innovation centre: Enhancing Information literacy and empowerment in Rural India
Maitrayee Ghosh
Assistant Librarian and Head Documentation Division, P.K. Kelkar Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (2.1MB)
Public libraries, learning and the creative citizen (Workshop)
Geoff Butters
Research Associate, CERLIM, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Robert Davies
Partner, MDR Partners, UK
Presentation Slides (129KB)
Romana Krizova
CEO, Cross Czech, Czech Republic
Abstract and biographies
Presentation Slides (3.0MB)
A user-centred approach to the evaluation of digital cultural maps: the case of the VeriaGrid system
Emmanouel Garoufallou
Lecturer at the Department of Library Science and Information Systems, Technological Educational Institution (TEI) of Thessaloniki, Greece
Rania Siatri
Lecturer at the Department of Library Science and Information Systems, Technological Educational Institution (TEI) of Thessaloniki, Greece
Abstract and biographies
Presentation Slides (983KB)
The process of assessment of the quality, usability and impact of electronic services and resources - a Quality Attributes approach
Jillian Griffiths
Research Associate, CERLIM, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (152KB)
Monday 17 September
Reaching the Unreachables in India : effective Information Delivery service models and the challenges ahead
Sangeeta Kaul
Network Manager DELNET -Developing Library Network, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (3.9MB)
Breaking Through the Walls: Current Developments in Library Service Delivery
Kamani Perera
Librarian/Research Officer of the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (85KB)
Information Central: a service success case study
Susan Robbins
Liaison Librarian, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (2.0MB)
Discrete Library Services For International Students - How Can Exclusivity Lead To Inclusivity?
Moira Bent
Science Librarian, Newcastle University, UK
Karen Senior
Head of Learning Support Services, University of Bolton, UK
Marie Scopes
Skills for Learning Consultant and Teacher Fellow, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
Abstract and biographies
Presentation Slides (1.1MB)
Are we ethical? A workshop on the ethical challenges of providing library services to distance learners
Kay Johnson
Head of Reference and Circulation Services, Athabasca University, Edmonton, Canada
Gill Needham
Head of Strategic and Service Development, Open University Library and Learning Resource Centre, UK
Abstract and biographies
Involving users in a new technical solution to help assess the accessibility of websites.
Jenny Craven
Research Associate, CERLIM, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (603KB)
The reality of managing change: tools, techniques and approaches.
Caroline Williams
Executive Director of Intute, MIMAS, The University of Manchester, UK
Abstract and biography
Presentation Slides (914KB)
Closing Remarks
Peter Brophy
Professor of Information Management, and Director of CERLIM, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
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