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More speakers have now confirmed for the free seminar programme at the
Library + information Show and the full programme is now available.
The Library + information Show takes place on 20 +21 April at the NEC,
Birmingham.
Seminars Include:
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Workplace Library Seminars
# Transferable Skills - Identifying Your Worth and Maintaining Your
Employment Value
Sue Hill, Director, Sue Hill Recruitment
Wednesday 20 April, 10.30 - 11.05
In a changing world we often need to think laterally and strategically
about our skills and ability. Whether jobs are scarce or plentiful there
is much to be said for keeping ahead of the game.
Sue Hill shares her experiences of helping individual library and
information professionals stay ahead of the game and maintain their
professional employment value.
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# Building a Digital Library: the World at Your Fingertips
David Pearce, Business Development Manager, LSC Group plc
Chris Dodd, Digital Library Manager, University of Central England
Thursday 21 April, 2005, 15.30 - 16.00
A digital library system provides a means of integrating digitised text,
image, audio and video resources. These resources can then be delivered
across a network to authorised users wherever they are located, whenever
they need them.
This session will look at the development of a system to provide secure,
controlled, web-based access to primary rather than secondary material
that enriches learning and gives exclusive access to content not
previously digitised.
To view the full free seminar programme please click below.
http://www.lishow.co.uk/li2005/vis_seminars.html
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Public Library Seminars
# Author Talk
Helen Cross
Wednesday 20 April, 13.30 - 14.05
Best-selling author Helen Cross comes to the Library + Information Show to
talk about her latest novel, "The Secrets She Keeps".
Helen Cross' first novel was "My Summer of Love"; recently made into an
award winning feature film. Helen's books have been particularly popular
with library reading groups, who relish the twists and turns of her plot
and the moral dilemmas in which she places her characters. Helen is a
entertaining speaker about her work, with a very honest approach to the
art and craft of writing fiction and its place in the world of books and
libraries. Copies of her most recent book will be on sale and she will be
happy to sign these.
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# Customer Care - A Challenge Facing the Library and Information Service
Keith Nicholson and Michelle McArthur, Partner, Shadow Associates
Wednesday 20 April, 16.30 - 17.00
Customer Service is not a task it is a culture. This presentation will
look at the reality of the standards of service delivered in the Library
and Information sector and will offer practical advice and ideas to
develop a truly customer focused culture and improve the customer
experience.
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Academic Library Seminars
# Connecting Histories - Creating a Culturally Diverse Archive
John Dolan OBE, Assistant Director Libraries & Learning, Birmingham City
Council
Sian Roberts, Head of Archives, Birmingham City Council
Wednesday 20 April, 14.30 - 15.05
Britain today is commonly portrayed as a multicultural nation. However,
the diverse historical experiences which constitute the story of this
'new' Britain are less well known. The history of the West Midlands in the
twentieth century is central to this story. Currently the stories that
make up this history remain largely hidden in archive collections.
This session outlines the development of an innovative initiative to
release the potential of these collections so that connections can be made
between the past and the present and thereby encourage debate about our
shared identities, our common sense of belonging and our multiple
heritages.
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# eLibraries - The Future Without Walls
Becky Fishman, Head of Communications, xrefer UK
Jonathan Glasspool, Deputy Managing Director, A&C Black (Bloomsbury plc)
Thursday 21 April, 12.00 - 12.35
The library and information world has been revolutionised over the last
decade by the development of information technology.
Against this background, our guest speakers will consider how far the
notion of an eLibrary can be taken. They will look at some recent
developments and at how real products and services are being used to
deliver library and information services beyond library buildings.
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School Library Seminars
# Show Them What You Are Made of: Evaluating Your School Library
Kathy Lemaire, Chief Executive, School Library Association
Thursday 21 April, 10.30 - 11.05
The provision of an effective school library is an important element in
any school, although such services have been under increasing pressure
over the last decade. The School Library Association has been at the
forefront of advocating the value of school libraries and has been closely
involved in the development of the Department for Education and Skills'
new self-evaluation model.
Designed to show that a school library is providing good services for both
students and staff, this new self-evaluation model also looks at how a
school library can make a difference to students' learning outcomes. The
model also provides information for Ofsted as well as the SMT. In this
timely presentation, Kathy Lemaire, Chief Executive of the School Library
Association will introduce the model and explain how it works.
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# Author Talk
Bali Rai
Thursday 21 April, 14.00 - 14.35
Bali Rai is one of our most exciting writers for children and young
people. Born in Leicester into a working class Punjabi community, he grew
up experiencing the unique cultural mix of a city that thrived on
diversity. His writing reflects his experiences of growing up and the
range of jobs he has done since taking a degree in politics.
His first books, (Un)arranged Marriage was an immediate award-winner and
with its frank treatment of a sensitive issue attracted enormous media
coverage. His other books include The Crew and Rani & Suki, and the
shortly to be published The Whisper. He is particularly popular with
teenage readers and has taken part in many events in school and public
libraries.
Bali Rai will be talking about his work as a writer and answering audience
questions. Copies of his most recent book will be on sale and he will be
happy to sign these.
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Seminars of Interest To All Sectors
# CILIP Libraries Change Lives Awards 2005
Wednesday 20 April, 15.00 - 16.00
Celebrating the value of libraries to people and communities, LiS is proud
to be once again be sponsoring the CILIP Libraries Change Lives Award
which will be presented by poet and novelist Benjamin Zephaniah on day one
of the show.
Established as a leading accolade in the library and information calendar,
the award offers an excellent opportunity for entrants to share good
practice, recognise the efforts of staff and partner organisations, and
bring projects and services making a difference to people and communities
to national attention.
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