CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
EXPLORE '99
Exploring Innovative Approaches to Information Skills Training
A two day National Conference 28th & 29th July 1999, Loughborough University,
organised by the Computers in Teaching Initiative Centre for Information &
Library Studies (CTILIS)
This two day conference starting at midday on 28th and finishing at 1.00pm
on the 29th will examine and explore a number of innovative approaches to
information skills training, through case studies, workshops and
presentations.
Provisional Programme
Wednesday 28th July
12.0 Registration & lunch
1.00 Introduction & welcome
1.10 - 2.30
The Aberdeen University Library experience of producing a series of
LIS-related packages
Allan Stewart, Principal Information Consultant, Aberdeen University
The Role of a Converged Library Service in Supporting ULH's Integrated
Learning Environment to Deliver a University Wide Skills Programme.
Bob Hunter, University of Lincolnshire and Humberside
2.30-4.00 Choice of workshops (& coffee break)
a) Using CASTLE software to create Interactive Library Quizzes
b) Exploring the Effective Learning Programme
c) Planning a Teaching & Learning Event
d) Examples of CBT & WWW information skills packages
4.00-5.10
Use of the Effective Learning Programme in an Information and Communication
Module
Ruth Stubbings, Loughborough University and Ann Perry, De Montfort University
Teaching for Learning in Libraries and Information Services: An Update of
the EduLib Project
Jane Core & Shirley Millar, University of Abertay, Dundee
7.00 Conference meal
Thursday 29th July
9.15- 10.30
LIST - Learning information skills with technology: the need for an on-line
tutorial and the challenges of collaborative development
Kathleen Pounder, Reader Services Librarian, Canterbury Christ Church College
GAELS Information Skills Training
Dr Bob Kemp, Gaels Project, Strathclyde University Library
10.30-12.00 Choice of workshops (& coffee break)
a) Using CASTLE software to create Interactive Library Quizzes
b) Exploring the Effective Learning Programme
c) Planning a Teaching & Learning Event
d) Examples of CBT & WWW information skills packages
12.00- 12.40
Open all Hours - Library Learners on the Web
Alasdair Stewart, Management Information Officer, Stirling University
Conference Cost: £95 including overnight accommodation in conference
centre, lunch & evening meal on 28th July.
Places are limited so early booking is advised.
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CONFERENCE BOOKING FORM
To book, please complete the following form:
Name:
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Please send an official order form if you would like to be invoiced or
enclose a cheque.
Further information is available from Tracy Hopkins/
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Tracy Hopkins
CTILIS Manager
Dept.of Information Science
Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leics.
LE11 3TU
Tel 01509 223057
Fax 01509 223053
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