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Library Association University, College and Research Group
Study Conference
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Designing the Learning Landscape: academic librarians in
the context of educational change
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Dear all
If you were thinking of coming along to the UC&R Conference in
Edinburgh don't delay - bookings close on Wednesday 8 March. (Day
registrations may be accepted after this date - please get in touch
for details)
At present there are still places left, but get in touch soon to book
your place at the conference and join in what promises to be a
stimulating and interesting exploration of the role of librarians and
information workers in higher education today.
See you there
Mary Pickstone
Hon Conference Secretary, UC&R
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PROGRAMME AND A BOOKING FORM
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Venue: University of Edinburgh, The Pollock Halls
Dates: 30 March to 1 April 2000
Cost: £220 (inc VAT) (full residential rate) - see below for
options
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THE VENUE
Edinburgh is one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom
and one of the most wide-ranging in its teaching and research
activities. Befitting the status of the University, Edinburgh
University Library holds world-class academic collections which are
dispersed over many sites and include a host of treasures that
attract scholars from all over the world. The Library participates in
a variety of research and development projects, including a number
funded by the Research Support Libraries Programme.
Edinburgh has excellent road, rail and air links making it easy to
reach from all parts of the UK and Europe. For more detailed
information visit the Edinburgh tourist website at:
http://www.edinburgh.org/traveltips/traveltips.html
The Pollock Halls are 30 minutes walk from Princes Street and
the centre of the city, and 15 minutes walk from the University's
central area around George Square
For those of you wishing to come early or stay late, accommodation is
available both the night before and the night after the conference.
The cost per night for this will be:
· En-suite accommodation £45.00
· Standard accommodation £28.00
If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity please contact the
conference centre direct on 0131 651 2006
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THE PROGRAMME
Are jobs in academic libraries changing beyond
recognition? Are we evolving fast enough to
keep pace with educational and technological
development? Do staff spend more time answering
computing queries and troubleshooting printers
than dealing with requests for information?
Did you anticipate the amount of teaching your
job would involve? How do we respond
effectively to the needs of an increasing number
of distance learners? The University College
and Research Group of the Library Association's
study conference will be exploring aspects of
the changing environment and discussing ways in
which academic librarians can contribute to
shaping the future of information services in
the HE sector.
Programme Outline
THURSDAY 30 MARCH
12 noon - Lunch
14.30
Ian Mowat, Librarian to the University, University of Edinburgh, on
key issues affecting academic librarians and ways in which we can
influence future development
Professor Mike Thorne, Vice-Principal, Napier University, on the
changes that have occured in higher education over the last few
years.
Veronica Adamson, Learning Resouces Coordinator of the
University of the Highlands and Islands, on how a virtual university
delivers learning resources to its students.
Helen Milner, Head of Distributed Learning, University for Industry
17.00 UC&R AGM
18.00-19.00 Exhibitors' reception
19.00 Dinner
FRIDAY 31 MARCH
9.00 - 10.30
John Steel, Learning and Teaching Institute, Sheffield Hallam
University, on their work in supporting learning and teaching at
Sheffield Hallam University
John MacColl, SELLIC Director, University of Edinburgh, on the
integration of library services in the developing virtual learning
environment for the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Edinburgh
University
11.00 - 12.30
Your choice of workshops on:
*integrated support/helpdesks - led by Aenea Reid, University of
Aberdeen
*librarian's role in course/curriculum development - led by Michelle
Crowther, Canterbury Christ Church University College
*supporting off-campus students - led by Ali Taylor, University of
the West of England
*copyright: waving not drowning - led by Gillian Anderson, University
of Wales, Bangor
*information skills teaching - new approaches - led by Chris Powis,
University College Northampton
12.30 - 13.30
Lunch
13.30 - 15.00
Workshops - 2nd run
15.00 -17.00
Optional visits to academic, research and special libraries
including Edinburgh University Library and the National Library of
Scotland
Evening
Drinks reception followed by
19.30 Conference Dinner and ceilidh
SATURDAY 1 APRIL
9.30 - 10.30
The sessions will look at how various organisations are
responding to our changing role.
Margaret Watson, School of Information Studies, University of
Northumbria
Roddie Shepherd, Professional Advisor, Academic Libraries, Library
Association
Susan Ashworth, Glasgow University Library, Honorary Secretary AUT
(Scotland)
11.00 - 12.30
Victoria Eaton of the Institute for Learning and
Teaching Accreditation Team
followed by a closing plenary
12.30 Lunch
14.00 End
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BOOKING FORM
Prices include VAT
Please note that residential prices represent en-suite rooms. Should
demand outstrip en-suite accommodation delegates will be contacted
and offered a standard grade room at a suitable discount.
Please type YES against the option(s) you wish to book:
1. FULL CONFERENCE
3 days residential (i.e. 2 nights) £220
3 days non-residential £150
2. BED AND BREAKFAST
Thursday £42
Friday £42
3. DAY REGISTRATION
Thursday (includes lunch) £38
Friday (includes lunch) £75
Saturday(includes lunch) £38
Conference dinner (Friday) £30
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
Family Name:
First Name:
Title: (Mr, Ms etc...)
Style of name and institution for Conference Badge:
Home address:
Post code:
Tel:
Employer
Job Title
Workplace address
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Tel:
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Invoice address (if different from workplace address above)
Please indicate any dietary, disability or other special
requirements:
PAYMENT
Please type YES next to appropriate choice
Invoice: please invoice address above
OR
Cheque: I enclose a sterling draft cheque drawn on a UK bank and
payable to Library Association UC&R Group for £
CONDITIONS
Completion indicates a firm booking. No refund is possible after 8
March but substitution(s) may be made at any time.
Please return this booking form by 8 March to:
Louise Hughes
UC&R Conference Treasurer
The Perry Library
South Bank University
250 Southwark Bridge Road
LONDON SE1 6NJ
Tel: 0171 815 6642
Fax: 0171 815 6642
Email: [log in to unmask]
OR
"reply" to this message and your details will be forwarded
immediately
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Mary Pickstone
Hon Conference Secretary UC&R
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Mary Pickstone
Site Library Manager (Alsager)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Hassall Road
Alsager
Stoke-on-Trent
ST7 2HL
Tel: 0161-247-5355
Fax: 0161-247-6850
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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