11/05/2015 - Insight Media exhibit at CILIPS Annual Conference in Scotland, June 2015
Well it’s that time of year again and the conference will be held on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd June 2015, Apex Hotel, Dundee.
The main theme for the two day event is Advocating Libraries: Innovate and Thrive? Programme’
Day One
Opening Keynote - 10.30am
Dr. John Scally,
National Librarian and Chief Executive, National Library of Scotland (NLS)
Last September the NLS appointed Dr John Scally as
National Librarian and we’re delighted that he will deliver the opening
keynote with a presentation outlining a vision for the future
strategy of the NLS and its place in Scotland’s national library network.
Underpinning that vision is a strong emphasis on the important role of
our professional skills in releasing the potential of data held in Scotland’s
collections. Come along and be inspired by a presentation which promises to
educate, entertain and inspire.
Gerald Leitner, Secretary General, Austrian Library Association, and former President of EBLIDA Libraries guarantee free access to content, information, and culture for all European citizens. However, in the digital environment, the current legal framework prevents libraries from fulfilling these essential services to our society, especially regarding the provision of e-books and digital content. The former President of EBLIDA discusses the ‘Right to E-Read’ campaign in the context of the future of libraries.
Other speakers and sessions
The future of our profession - a debate
With service cutbacks and closures affecting all sectors of our membership
there’s never been a more important time to focus on the future of our
profession. CILIPS has organised a debate featuring a panel of practitioners
and academics to discuss what the future holds for our profession. Come along
and share your views.
After the fire: looking to the future of Glasgow
School of Art Library
Last May the
Mackintosh Library at Glasgow School of Art was devastated by a fire which
destroyed the iconic library and its precious collections. Alison
Stevenson, Head of Libraries, Archives and Collections, presents an update on
how the library is recovering from this tragic event, explaining how
cataloguing proved to be the key in replacing lost volumes and how GSA has used
the disaster to review collection strategies and rebuild the space in a
highly strategic and targeted way.
A joint approach - A shared LMS for Welsh Public Libraries
Following a decision by the Welsh
HE sector to implement a single library management system (LMS), public
libraries in Wales decided to tender for a single LMS too. Dylan Hughes,
Libraries Officer at Wrexham County Borough Council, shares an update on
progress towards a countrywide single library management system for the public
library sector in Wales.
Riding the tiger by the tail:
lessons learnt from running Public Libraries News
Ian Anstice shows incredible commitment to
keep the Public Libraries News website www.publiclibrariesnews.com constantly
up to date with developments and changes in the service. He now deals with
regular media enquiries and provides information and support to many working in
the field. In this session Ian shares his experience of being a true advocate
for libraries
The Learning Lab: unleashing creativity, imagination and learning in
Dundee and Angus College
Abi Mawhirt, is a librarian working in
organisational development. Her seminar will explore with delegates a
SLIC funded project to develop an innovating ‘learning lab’ in an FE college
aimed at empowering users to create and experiment with technology.
Harnessing CPD: how to make the most of activities and why revalidate?
Luke Stevens-Burt, Head of Member Services at
CILIP, gives an overview on some of the finer aspects of CPD and
introduces a new model to change how you approach different opportunities
to engage with professional learning. Luke will also describe the links between
CPD, revalidation and why CILIP is proposing to move toward an obligatory
scheme from 2016.
Tuesday 2nd June
The New Library Professionals Network (NLPN)
The NLPN is a network for new and early
career professionals based in the North of England and grew out of a CILIP New
Professionals Day in 2012. Two of the founders of the network, Amy Finnegan and
Helen Monagle, will be inviting delegates to consider what it means to be a new
professional, discussing how and why they set up the network and inviting
others to consider doing something similar.
What we talk about when we talk about reading
Phillipa Cochrane, Head of Reader Development
at the Scottish Book Trust (SBT), reflects on Book Week Scotland, the national
week long celebration of books and reading, end explores some of the strategies
used by SBT in their work with libraries.
Bring your own heritage
Dr Lizzy Tait will introduce delegates to the
‘Bring Your Own Heritage’ project being led by Robert Gordon University in
partnership with Moray Council. Its aim is to investigate how libraries can
harness new technology to enhance community heritage projects. The project,
funded through RCUK Digital Economy network, is investigating different ways
libraries can utilise technologies to capture, create and engage users with
local knowledge about significant historic sites.
Library Camp CILIPS15
Session leader Anabel Marsh has organised two
very successful library camps in Glasgow but what are ‘library camps’? How do
they work? Find out about their background and history with particular
reference to Library Camp Glasgow - and try out a taster yourself.
Spotlight on a special service: Prison Libraries
The prison library sector is one of the most
challenging environments in which our members work. Although every prison in
Scotland is obliged to provide a library service, the interpretation of that
obligation can vary widely. The
community profile of a prison population is very challenging too – one quarter
have below functional levels of literacy, over 30% have problems with numeracy. Drugs and alcohol will have played a
significant role in the lives of many as will mental health problems. In this
seminar Jim King, Head of Offender Learning at the Scottish Prison Service,
discusses partnership work with SLIC and other strategic agencies to develop
the educational role of libraries and ensure they are equipped to support
reader development, basic skills support and legal advice.
The Digital Preservation Coalition - William Kilbride
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is
an advocate and catalyst for digital preservation, enabling it's members to deliver
resilient long-term access to content and services, and helping them derive
enduring value from digital collections. Dr William Kilbride, Executive Director at DPC, offers an overview
of the important work of the Coalition in securing access to our digital
memory.
We always look forward to this event and the CILIPS conferences always provide a great opportunity for us to meet new people and talk to our existing customers and business associates in the library world.
It provides a platform to discuss and demonstrate the latest versions of our iCAM products and services together with sharing our business strategies for the future.
This year there is a strong focus on consortia and collaborative working and how the models for sharing services can offer economies of scale and maximum service efficiencies.
We look forward to participating, so if you are attending then please come and say "hello!"
If you would like to book a session with one of the team, or there is something particular you would like to have a demonstration of or discuss then please email Neil Johnson or Tony Wilson
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