Fly the web: power to the user

A half-day event, Fly the web: power to the user, is organised the the University, College and Research Libraries Yorkshire & Humberside section on 1st December 2006 at Leeds Metropolitan University. "Web2.0 and Library 2.0 are terms becoming increasingly commonplace. This half day event will give an overview of the new concepts and technologies being introduced, as well as some guided hands-on experience of using them." There are talks from Brian Kelly, UKOLN (Overview of the new technologies) and me (I'm talking about Blogs and blogging in libraries) and there is a hands on session from Dave Pattern, University of Huddersfield. There is also an optional session on the implementation of RFID. Cost: £ 20.00 per person (plus VAT), including refreshments. For further information please contact: Helen Coman Tel: 01484 473679

Photo by Sheila Webber: Reflection of an autumn street, Nov 2006.