Posted in Conferences, Library 2.0, Social Value, web 2.0, tagged Library 2.0, public libraries, recession, SCL, Social Value, Socirty of Chief Librarians, web 2.0 on June 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Although it’s still early days in terms of official research, public libraries are emerging once again as recession sanctuaries; providing vital services, in times of economic crisis.
I recently presented on this very topic at the Society of Chief Librarian’s (SCL) Conference at the University of Warwick. (Presentation available via my SlideShare page, click here). Attending the conference [...]
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Posted in Conferences, Social Value, public libraries, tagged CILIPS, IFLA, IFLA Pre-conference Turin, Libraries as Space and Place, Library Conferences, public libraries, SCL on May 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It’s that time of year again; I’m gearing up for a summer of library conferences and I’m so, so excited!
First up there’s the CILIPS conference (Branch Group Day) on 3rd June at Peebles Hydro, featuring sessions with Jay Jordan (OCLC), Richard Boulderstone (British Library), Brian Kelly (UKOLN) and David Potts (MLA)…plus lots more; check out [...]
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