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Apologies for cross-posting -
We have had a problem with our mail server earlier this week, which may have
resulted in external email going astray. If you have booked for the
Libraries in the Learning Community conference using our online booking
form, and do not hear from us in the next week, please contact us again.
Discounted rates have been negotiated for members of certain professional
bodies - please contact us for further information (see contact details
below). Places are filling up quickly so early booking is advisable.
Vilas Edwards
University of Sunderland.
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LIBRARIES IN THE LEARNING COMMUNITY: BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
An International Conference
University of Sunderland
22/23 June 1998
A conference of interest to senior managers in libraries, local government
and senior policy makers who are interested in the role of libraries in
learning communities and learning cities, organised by the Library and
Information Commission and the University of Sunderland.
Keynote speakers include Baroness Blackstone, Lord Puttnam, Matthew Evans,
Professor Bob Fryer and Kate Adie.
The objectives of this international conference are to:
1. explore the vision of learning communities within the Information Society
and the challenge of providing learning throughout life
2. establish the central role of libraries in all sectors for facilitating
and supporting lifelong learning and active citizenship
3. learn about successful current models of library partnerships and
provision in learning communities throughout the world
4. consider how libraries must change and develop new strategic partnerships
at local, regional and national levels in order to play an even more
effective role in their learning communities.
June 22 pm : The Vision of the Learning Community.
The view of Government, senior policy advisors, the Library and Information
Commission and key strategy and library managers
Chair Lord Puttnam, Chancellor, University of Sunderland, Chairman, Enigma
Productions Ltd;
Keynote Speech: Baroness Blackstone, Minister of State, Department for
Education and Employment
Speakers: Matthew Evans, Chairman of Library & Information Commission;
Chairman of Faber & Faber Ltd;
Professor Bob Fryer, Director, Northern College, Barnsley,Chair, National
Advisory Group for Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning;
Janice Whyte, European Team Leader, City of Sunderland; Hilary Hammond,
Director of Arts and Libraries, Norfolk County Council
After dinner speaker Kate Adie
June 23 (am): Libraries in their Learning Communities
Best practice, lessons to be learnt and working case studies from the UK,
Europe, Asia and North America
Chair: Monika Segbert, DGXIII - E of the European Commission Speakers:
Hilary Hammond, Director of Arts and Libraries, Norfolk County Council; John
Dolan, Head of Central Library, Birmingham;
Professor Peter Brophy, Department of Information & Communications,
Manchester Metropolitan University; Professor Andrew McDonald, Director of
Information Services, University of Sunderland; Nick Moore, Senior Partner,
Acumen UK, (formerly: Policy Studies Institute) Ian Piggott, Technical
Services Team, European Commission Ineke Herweijer, Councillor of Utrecht,
Utrecht, Netherlands; Millard Johnson, Director, INCOLSA, Indianapolis, USA
June 23 (pm):The Way Forward: Challenges for Learners, Librarians and
Communities
The strategic frameworks, modes of operating, partnerships and alliances
that need to be made to create a successful learning
community. A practical toolkit for delegates to tailor to their own
communities.
Chair: Matthew Evans, Chairman of Library & Information Commission; Chairman
of Faber & Faber Ltd
Speakers: Nick Moore, Senior Partner, Acumen UK, (formerly: Policy Studies
Institute); Professor Peter Brophy, Department of Information &
Communications, Manchester Metropolitan University; Professor Bob Burgess,
CEDAR, University of Warwick; Sue Cara, NIACE, Associate Director
(Programmes and Policy); Lawrence Reville, Director, David Lock Associates;
Professor Ernest Edmunds, Director of Lutchi Research Centre, Loughborough
University
Summing up: Matthew Evans, Chairman of Library & Information Commission;
Chairman of Faber & Faber Ltd
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There is growing interest in the concept of "learning communities" in many
countries around the world and their crucial importance in the Information
Society. Improving learning opportunities for people throughout their lives
is high on the political agenda, and cities and regions in particular have a
unique responsibility for creating and enhancing learning opportunities
within their communities. Leadership, strategy, political will and
collaboration are all key ingredients of successful learning communities.
Learning is vital for individual quality of life, social equality and
economic prosperity. It encourages creativity and development; supports
democracy; promotes cultural and social values; fosters literacy; and,
stimulates commercial and economic growth. Networks of libraries have long
supported a wide range of learners, often reaching those who do not have the
necessary technology and resources at home or at work.
Libraries are now set to play a central role in the learning community
agenda. In some cities, librarians from various sectors have come together
to provide a comprehensive, community based distributed learning support
service. Providing easy access to learning and information, however,
requires strategic knowledge of global networks, information technology,
learning environments, learning support, training in information and study
skills and their applications.
This landmark international conference will identify the way forward for
librarians and information managers to meet the considerable challenge of
facilitating and supporting lifelong learning in their learning communities.
Delegates can develop their own frameworks for establishing successful
learning communities. They will be guided by keynote speeches from senior
government ministers and policy makers, librarians and managers of public
sector strategies, and by international case studies and open discussion.
Within their own corporate context delegates will be able to identify the
organisational partnerships and networks needed and the collaborative
arrangements between key private and public sector agencies that are
necessary to implement significant change.
The Exhibition
Exhibitors will include representatives of Learning Cities throughout Europe
with experience of partnership modes of working.
Accommodation
Rooms have been secured for those attending the conference at quality local
hotels or at Panns Bank student residence. Further information will be
provided with confirmation of booking.
Cost
The conference fee is £350 (297.88 + VAT) and includes lunch; sherry
reception and conference dinner; refreshments during breaks; coach transport
for journeys between recommended hotel accommodation and St. Peter*s
Campus; parking at St. Peter*s Campus; conference pack.
Further information - contact:
Janet Stafford
Systems Manager
Information Services
University of Sunderland
Chester Road Library
Chester Road
Sunderland SR1 3SD
United Kingdom
tel: + 44 (0)191 515 2903 fax: +44 (0)191 515 2904
email: [log in to unmask]
Further information/ Booking form:
Visit the Conference Website
www.library.sunderland.ac.uk/conference/confintro.htm
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