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UK Online User Group Conference
INFORMATION EMPOWERMENT:
RESOURCE DISCOVERY & MANAGEMENT
Robinson College, Cambridge
12-14 July 2000
See http://www.ukolug.org.uk for further details
This is the 9th UKOLUG biennial Conference. The programme will address the
practical concerns and considerations facing information professionals in 2000.
It will explore the challenge of acquiring and managing resources in an
increasingly complex global Internet market. It will be of interest to anyone
who wishes to keep up to date with the latest themes and developments
surrounding resource discovery and management.
All professionals involved in the delivery of information services across all
sectors, including librarians, information scientists, library and information
science students and information specialists in business, law, commerce,
science, academia, research and the public sector will benefit from the broad
mix of speakers and breakout papers. There will also be plenty of opportunity
for questions and discussion.
Delegates will also have the chance to relax and enjoy Cambridge in a number of
special social events at which they can meet with other information
professionals and enjoy good food, wine and conversation.
****PROGRAMME****
***Wednesday July 12th (13.00-16.30)***
* Keynote paper: The inept or intelligent user meets the intelligent or inept
system: information seeking in the global networked environment, Professor
Micheline Beaulieu, University of Sheffield
* Content management - the perennial challenge, Sandra Ward, TFPL Ltd
* Finding online value, Sheila Webber, University of Strathclyde
* UKOLUG Student award paper - winner to be announced
***Thursday July 13th (09.00-16.45)***
**RESOURCE DISCOVERY (morning)**
* Is the Internet always the best solution, or does old technology still have
some life left in it? Phil Bradley, Internet Consultant
* Borderless education: new partnerships to enhance learning in the information
age, Professor Jane Core, University of Abertay, Dundee
Breakout sessions - Stream 1
* The state of current Internet search services, and how to use them better,
Danny Sullivan, Calafia Consulting
* Content-based image retrieval: new horizon or false dawn, Colin Venters,
Manchester Computing, University of Manchester
Breakout sessions - Stream 2
* Internet training: a moving target, David Hartland, Netskills
* Training without teachers, BBC Webwise
**RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (afternoon)**
* Managing infoglut: how to turn an overweight Internet into a leaner, fitter
resource, Karen Blakeman, RBA Information Services
* Negotiating access to commercial networked digital resourcs: the consequences
for both users and information mediators , Alicia Wise, King's College, London
Breakout sessions - Stream 1
* Using email for information sharing, Cathy Dyson
* Post-processing online information: the role of bibliographic software for
the
busy information manager, Tracey Mulvaney, University of Birmingham
Breakout sessions - Stream 2
* Developing a Library Portal: Towards a Cataloguing Strategy for Electronic
Resources , Terry Hanson, Portsmouth University
* Getting your organisation onto the Web: an insider's guide, Steve Whitcher,
Leatherhead Food RA
***Friday July 14th (09.00-12.45)***
* Building a successful intranet using minimum technology, minimum money and
maximum enthusiasm: advice for information services, Neil Infield, Hermes
* Keeping it Legal, Professor Charles Oppenheim, Loughborough University
* Experience the difference... a quality controlled approach to Internet
resource discovery makes - the Resource Discovery Network, Lorcan Dempsey, UK
Office for Library & Information Networking
* Looking forward: the use and abuse of the digital telescope, Martin White,
Intranet Focus Ltd
******FEES & BOOKING DETAILS*********
* FULL RESIDENTIAL FEE - includes attendance at all sessions, accommodation,
meals and social programme
Bookings received before 31st March 2000:
UKOLUG Members: £280.00 +VAT
Non members: £320.00 +VAT
Bookings received after 31st March 2000:
UKOLUG Members: £320.00 +VAT
Non members: £360.00 +VAT
* DAY RATE (July 13th) - includes attendance at all sessions, refreshments and
lunch
Bookings received before 31st March 2000:
UKOLUG Members: £145.00 +VAT
Non members: £165.00 +VAT
Bookings received after 31st March 2000:
UKOLUG Members: £165.00 +VAT
Non members: £190.00 +VAT
* HALF DAY RATE (July 12th or July 14th) includes attendance at all sessions,
refreshments and lunch
Bookings received before 31st March 2000:
UKOLUG Members: £85.00 +VAT
Non members: £95.00 +VAT
Bookings received after 31st March 2000:
UKOLUG Members: £100.00 +VAT
Non members: £115.00 +VAT
Details of other non standard rates can be obtained from Christine Baker,
UKOLUG Administration, The Old Chapel, Walden, West Burton, Leyburn, North
Yorkshire DL8 4LE. (Tel & Fax: 01969 663749; E-Mail: [log in to unmask])
Closing date for registrations: 30th June 2000.
Please note that in the event of cancellation before 30th June, there will be a
handling fee of £40.00 plus VAT. Full fees remain payable for cancellation
after
26th June. Substitutions are permitted provided notice is given.
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***BOOKING FORM****
Please return this form to:
Christine A. Baker, UKOLUG Administration, The Old Chapel, Walden, West Burton,
Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4LE. (Telephone & Fax: 01969 663749 E-Mail:
[log in to unmask])
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