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EARL/LA/UKOLN Networked Services Policy Task Group Autumn 1999 New Library
Discussion Forums
The Networked Services Policy Task Group is pleased to announce the second
series of its popular New Library Discussion Forums. With the roll-out of
funding to implement the People's Network and the appointment of Chris Batt
as the LIC Chief Network Advisor, public libraries must develop their
policies for networked resources for their users. Questions arise on issues
such as: who to work with on content creation, how to make the best of
scarce resources, copyright and intellectual property. Over the next few
months, the EARL/UKOLN/LA Networked Services Policy Task Group will be
running a second series of forums to offer practical support in identifying
issues and actions. The Group is also publishing a series of Issues Papers
looking at a range of topics associated with access to networked resources
to help in the decision-making process. Those already published - on
quality of Internet resources, filtering and charging are available for
downloading from the Group website http://www.earl.org.uk/taskgroups/policy/
There will be three forums in the autumn '99 series, details of the first
two follow:
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28th September 1999: Resource sharing in a networked civic space
12.30 - 4.30 Venue: Isaac Newton Centre. London
Public libraries in the UK have a diverse range of special materials and
collections of national interest and importance. Public library staff
possess an abundant store of expert knowledge and experience. Sharing
resources through collaborative development of networked tools and services
will widen access to all these resources and provide an opportunity to
celebrate the richness of our assets. There are undoubtedly issues to be
addressed surrounding the processes involved, and this discussion forum is
intended to offer practical advice on matching the vision with reality to
establish collaboration at all levels as an effective way of working.
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8th October 1999: Copyright and Intellectual Property: issues for the
12.30 - 4.30 People's Network
Venue: The Library Association, London
The management of intellectual property rights (which include copyright and
moral rights) will
be one of the most important aspects of content creation and delivery for
the New Library
Network. Library staff will need to be aware of how IPR affects the
delivery of networked services and of what rights issues must be tackled
and resolved as part of any digital content creation project. This forum
will offer an overview of the issues from Sandy Norman, one of the UK's
leading experts on the topic and down-to-earth advice from Simon Tanner of
HEDS, the Higher Education Digitisation Service to help ensure that rights
(both yours and others) are not infringed.
NB: if you attend this forum, we would advise you to read Appendix 8 of
Building the New
Library Network which provides valuable background.
Who should attend?
Discussion forums are intended primarily for library staff who are
responsible for service management and whose roles include the development
of policy and strategy for the delivery of networked services. This could
include managers of library systems, reference and information, children's
and local studies services, staff who are involved in the preparation of
Annual Library Plans, user surveys, training and those whose work includes
the development of ICT strategies for the service.
Booking information
Charges for each forum are: £45.00 (EARL Partners); £65.00 (others). To
make a booking, or for further information on each of the Discussion
Forums, contact:
Helen Baigent, EARL Liaison Officer, 4th floor Gun Court, 70 Wapping Lane,
London, E1 9RL Tel: 0171-702-2020; fax: 0171-702-2019; e-mail:
[log in to unmask]
or on the EARL website http://www.earl.org.uk/events/
We look forward to seeing you!
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Resource sharing in a networked civic space
28th September 12.30 - 4.30
Isaac Newton Centre, London
PROGRAMME
Chair: John Creber, Norfolk County Libraries
12.30 - 1.00 Registration and lunch
1.00 - 1.15 Welcome and purpose of the workshop
(John Creber, Norfolk County Libraries)
1.15 - 1.45 The best of all possible worlds: issues for resource-sharing
(David Potts, WMRLS Telematics officer)
1.45 - 3.00 Case studies
Each study looks at different aspects of resource-sharing, and
collaborative working, highlighting the successes and identifying the
lessons learned
Ask a Librarian
Familia
MIDMAN
3.00 - 3.15 Tea
3.15 - 4.00 Discussion groups
Breakout groups will look at the principles of resource-sharing, identify
issues and consider ways forward at local and national levels. Points
raised will inform the NSPTG Issue Paper on the topic
4.00 - 4.30 Plenary feedback
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Copyright and networked services
8th October 12.30 - 4.30
The Library Association, London
PROGRAMME
Chair: Sandy Norman, copyright consultant
12.30 - 1.00 Registration and lunch
1.00 - 1.15 Welcome and purpose of the workshop
(Sandy Norman)
1.15 - 2.00 Copyright, licensing and Intellectual property: issues for the
People's Network
(Sandy Norman)
2.00 - 2.50 Putting theory into practice: copyright and digitisation
(Simon Tanner, HEDS)
2.50 - 3.10 Tea
3.10 - 4.00 Discussion sessions
Identifying your assets
Exploiting your assets
Protecting your assets
These breakout sessions are intended to give delegates an opportunity to
think through approaches to rights management and access issues in the
management of networked services and digital content creation
4.00 - 4.30 Plenary feedback
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Coming soon…a date for your diary
2nd December 1999: Working together: the People's Network and partnership
12.30 - 4.30 Venue: Isaac Newton Centre, London
Susi Woodhouse
EARL Development Manager
Gun Court, 70 Wapping Lane
London E1 9RL
0202-702-2020; e-mail: [log in to unmask]
web: http://www.earl.org.uk/
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