******* Apologies for cross posting ******* The Multimedia Information & Technology Group (North West) is pleased to announce a seminar entitled: Supporting Online learning 2: embedding and linking Thursday 3rd June 1.30pm-5pm Two years is a long time in the world of online learning, the cultural change in FE, HE and the NHS has resulted in eLearning becoming further embedded into the way we work. Following on from the first MMIT(NW) seminar in 2002, 'Supporting Online Learning 2' looks at the way library and information staff both support and develop online learning in collaboration with teaching staff. Two HE case studies will be followed by a paper on FOLIO, a programme of online learning for health librarians forming part of the NeLH Librarian Development Programme. Maxine Melling, Director of Learning and Information Services at Liverpool John Moores University, will open and close the event giving her views on the current position and future trends for e-Librarians everywhere. 1.30 Tea/Coffee 2.00 Introduction Maxine Melling Director of Learning and Information Services Liverpool John Moores University 2.20 Teaching and learning in the VLE: anarchy in the MMU classroom Caroline Williams Library Services Manager (Electronic Services Development) Manchester Metropolitan University 2.50 An integrative approach to Online Learning at Staffordshire University David J Parkes Head of Learning Support Information Services Staffordshire University 3.20 Tea/Coffee 3.40 FOLIO: Off-the-shelf learning for librarians Lynda Ayiku and Anthea Sutton ScHARR (School of Health and Related Research) University of Sheffield 4.10 Conclusion Maxine Melling 4.30 Discussion 5.00 Close To be held at: School of Business Information Liverpool John Moores University Lecture Theatre G01 John Foster Building 98 Mount Pleasant Liverpool Refreshments provided Costs will be £40.00 + VAT (£47.00) per person For further information and to reserve a place, please contact: Katie Locke Librarian Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane Horwich Bolton BL6 7RU [log in to unmask] 01204 333266 ext.181 Lucy Anderson Lucy Anderson Deputy Librarian/Training Officer Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust 0161 627 8462 [log in to unmask] Education Centre Library Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Rd Oldham OL1 2JH