Bridging the skills gap: developing innovative library support for
researchers
8th June, 9.30am - 4pm
University of Sussex
This free one-day workshop for librarians, hosted by the VITAE SE Hub at
the University of Sussex, will present case studies from libraries across
the region that are employing innovative or distinctive methods for
supporting researchers. It will provide opportunities to share information
with other librarians about good practice, to encourage new ideas and to
network.
Speakers:
* Stéphane Goldstein, Planning & Project Officer, Research Information
Network
* Janet Metcalfe, Head of VITAE
* Kitty Inglis, Librarian, University of Sussex
Workshop sessions:
* Waving and definitely not drowning! Offering library support for academic
research in a Google world
Annamarie McKie, University for the Creative Arts
* Gearing up for e-theses
Isobel Stark, University of Southampton
* Information skills training for researchers: the Surrey experience
Gill Downham and John Baxter, University of Surrey
* Supporting the REF
Suzanne Tatham and Helen Woodward, University of Brighton
* MI512: information literacy support for researchers at LSE Library
Rowena Macrae-Gibson, London School of Economics
* The Research Liaison Team at Sussex: an innovative model
Joanna Ball and Helen Webb, University of Sussex
Further information and booking is available at
<http://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy-practice/916-219641/Bridging-the-skills-gap-
developing-innovative-library-support-for-researchers.html>
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Emma Walton
Learning & Teaching Support Manager [log in to unmask]
University of Sussex Library Tel +44 (0)1273 873466
Brighton BN1 9QL, UK Fax +44 (0)1273 678441
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