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Virginia

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Subject: The Digital Individual event

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The Digital Individual - how to become a better citizen, teacher and researcher

Join the Multimedia, Information and Technology Group (MmIT) for lunch and an afternoon of seminar talks from digital experts from across different areas of the library and information sector.

WHEN: Monday 20^th March 2017

WHERE: Bewick Hall 1&2, Newcastle City Library, Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AX

The library and information community have always had technology champions and in an increasingly digital world this is needed more than ever. The half day workshop will explore how library and information professionals can leverage new and established technologies to become digital citizens, teachers, researchers and champions. The purpose of the three workshops is not only to help professionals provide a better service befitting the 21st Century but also improve their own skill sets and show value to their organisation.

Programme                

12:00                                     Registration & networking lunch

12:40 – 13.00                      Welcome by MmIT

13.00 - 13.50                       The digital researcher, Iain Baird – Academic Librarian, Teesside University

13.50 – 14.10                      Break/ networking (tea, coffee & biscuits)    

14.10 – 15.00                      The digital teacher, Claire Beecroft - Lecturer/ Information Specialist, Sheffield University

15:00 – 15.50                      The digital citizen, Luke Burton – Digital Transformation Manager, Newcastle City Council

15.50                                     Questions and close

Booking information

Cost:

MmIT Members: Free

Non- MmIT Members: £50 (inc. VAT)

Bookings can be made via Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/2kC2tjh

If you have any additional queries about booking, please contact MmIT Events Coorindator, Nicola Kerr: [log in to unmask]

We hope to see you there!

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