Dear all
With the usual apologies for cross-posting, please find details for the next CoFHE Mid-West and AGM event. This event is free but places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.



The S@iL Centre at the University of Reading

The Finzi Book Room
The University of Reading
Thursday 27 June 2002, 1.45 - 4.30pm
As a result of a substantial HEFC grant, The University of Reading now has an impressive new study centre, based within the Main Library on the Whiteknights campus. The S@IL facilities have been developed to combine the real and virtual in one learning environment. Specifically, the centre aims to support independent student learning and to help staff to take more advantage of electronic media and communication tools in their teaching and in the learning activities of their students.
The centre provides PC suites, study advice, presentation facilities, special needs equipment and much more. Users can now drop in to surf the Web, practice an oral presentation, finish a course assignment, work on a group project together, find out how they can better prepare for exams, improve their essay-writing skills, or find a space to work on their own laptop.
Converting existing library facilities in order to create S@iL was a major challenge. Project management skills, IT knowledge and ability to work with a wide number of stakeholders were all essential. This CoFHE Mid-West event will use Reading University's experience to explore issues such as integrating IT into libraries and how libraries can support teaching and learning.

The afternoon will feature:

        *       A presentation by Celia Ayres, Head of Systems, on how this large-scale study facility was planned within the context of continuing to operate a normal Library service.
        *       A presentation by Dr. Julia Phelps, Director of Teaching and Learning, on how S@iL is contributing to the University's teaching and learning strategy.
        *       A guided tour of the facility
        *       The AGM of the CoFHE Mid-West Circle
        *       Open forum

Refreshments will be provided

Bookings
This is a free event, but space is limited. In order to assist us with planning, please let us know if you will be attending by contacting:

Lesley Kumiega
Oxford College of Further Education
Blackbird Leys Campus
Oxford
OX4 6HN

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Please contact Lesley by 21 June 2002

Parking:
A limited number of spaces have been reserved, but you will need a permit. If you need to park on campus, please let Lesley Kumiega know when you book.

Programme

13:45           Registration and refreshments

14:00           Welcome by Julia Munro, Librarian, The University of Reading

14:05           AGM & open forum

14:30           Plotting the right course
                Celia Ayres, Head of Systems

15:00           Developing learning space to support institutional strategic aims
                Dr. Julia Phelps, Director of Teaching and Learning

15:30           Refreshments

15:45           Tour

16:30           Close


How to get to the University of Reading

Maps of Reading and of the Whiteknights campus are available at:

http://www.rdg.ac.uk/Maps/

The Library is building 13 on the "full campus map". By bus from town, ask for Christchurch Green or the Shinfield Road entrance. By car, use the Pepper Lane entrance.

If you do not have access to the web, you can request a map by contacting:
Christopher Cipkin on (0118) 931 8413

CoFHE (Colleges of Further and Higher Education) is a Sub-Group of CILIP
www.la-hq.org.uk/groups/cofhe/mwintroduction.html

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