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There’s still time to book for next week’s conference. Details below.

 

 

 

Beyond the Horizon

CILIP North East Conference

City Library, Newcastle upon Tyne

Wednesday 16th May 2018, 12:30-17:00

 

This conference will seek to inspire attendees, share knowledge, raise debate, and provide networking opportunities. It is free for CILIP members, £70 (including VAT) for non-members and £40 (including VAT) for student non-members.

 

To book a place go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cilip-north-east-conference-beyond-the-horizon-bringing-the-information-world-together-tickets-45471281828

 

12:30-13:30         Registration and networking

13:30-13:40         Introduction

13:40-14:00         Project talk for reading friends (Karuna Jaipal, Oldham Library)

14:05-14:10         Comics and Cosplay: caring for young minds (Kate Smyth, Oldham Library)

14:15-14:35         Using Trello for team management (Hattie Blenkinsop, University of Sunderland)

14:40-15:00         Making new national and international standards.  Why PKSB skills are critical (Keith Wilson, Construction Information Consultant)

15:00-15:30        Break

15:35-15:40         Benefits of volunteering for a CILIP committee (Patricia Crosier, Teesside University)

15:45-16:05         Stepping into the unknown: teaching information skills through blended learning (Lorna Smith, Newcastle University)

16:10-16:20         Board game collection (Patrick Stringer and Andrew Venus, Newcastle Libraries)

16:25-16:45         Kittiwate Trust Multilingual Library (Amina Marix Evans, Kittiwake Trust)

16:50                     Close

 

For more information, including the full conference programme, please visit: http://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1082822&group=  

 

In addition, 2 events are being held in the morning before the conference, a Portfolio Building Workshop and the Health Libraries North Study day and AGM which are both free to CILIP members. Information about the HLN event can be found here http://resources.lihnn.nhs.uk/new/Events_Calendar/preview_event.aspx?id=742. To book a place at the Portfolio Building Workshop email Patricia Crosier at [log in to unmask] 01642 342107 with your name, job title and which scheme you are working / intending working towards and any special requirements.

 

 

 

 

Isabel Taylor

Information Co-ordinator, Careers and Employment Service, Student and Library Services

 

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