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With apologies for cross posting **************************************************************** There are remaining places available for the following: LA University College & Research Group (West Midlands) present: "Virtual Learning Environments and Information Skills: Issues for Academic Libraries" *Just what are VLEs and what do they mean for librarians? *Why and how are they being used to enhance Information Skills training in different contexts? *And how can librarians support and work with academics using VLEs? This full-day event seeks to answer these questions, combining talks and practical demonstrations with opportunities for group discussion. To be held at University of Wolverhampton Science Park on Wednesday 14th November, from 10.00am - 4.00pm. The cost is £35 (inclusive of VAT) to include lunch and refreshments. OUTLINE PROGRAMME The Future for e-learning (John Brown, Director of Lifelong Learning at BECTa) -Using VLEs to Develop Information Skills: demonstrations WebCT - Sally Patalong (Coventry University) WOLF - Lynda Holland (University of Wolverhampton), COSE - Geoff Walton (Staffordshire University) -Group discussion ************* Lunch ************* -Information Skills in HE - The Big Picture: who's using VLEs, what are the new skills for the profession? (Claire Ryan - Big Blue Project and Hybrid Library Project, University of Leeds). -Working with Academic Staff (Martin Jenkins - Cheltenham and Gloucester Higher Education College). -Questions and Feedback (Chaired by Mary Heaney - University of Wolverhampton) Map and directions: http://www.wsp.broadnet.co.uk If you would like to attend please complete and return (either by post or email) the attached form by Friday 2nd November 2001. For further information please contact: Judith Hegenbarth - Tel 0121 414 5854 - Email: [log in to unmask] Booking Form: Delete where appropriate: Please reserve ____ place(s) for the 'Virtual Learning Environments and Information Skills' meeting, on Wednesday 14th November 2001 at Wolverhampton University Science Park. (If booking for more than one person, please enclose all delegate names). I enclose payment of £35.00 (inclusive of VAT) per person. (Cheques should be made payable to 'West Midlands University, College and Research Section'. Lunch and refreshments are included). Please invoice me/my institution Do you have any special dietary requirements? Y/N If Y, please state. Cancellations with less than 10 working days notice will be liable for the full payment. Name: Address: Telephone: Email: Please return (to arrive by 2nd November 2001) to Judith Hegenbarth, Liaison Librarian, Barnes Library, Medical School, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT. ******************* Judith Hegenbarth Liaison Librarian - Dentistry and Biosciences Information Services The University of Birmingham Birmingham B15 2TT Tel - 0121 414 5854 Fax - 0121 414 5855