Internet Librarian International starts

ILI kicks off on Monday 8th October with Stephen Abram's keynote on 'Next Generation Libraries: The 2.0 Phenomenon', and then moves on to parallel sessions covering 'The 2.0 Phenomenon' and 'Web Design and Usability'. The latter session starts with Martin White, well known to many UKeiG members, and Cokie Anderson talking about 'Search Results Pages and Usability Testing'.

You can still register for Internet Librarian International 'on site' at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London. Full conference details are at http://www.internet-librarian.com/

If you are at ILI and blogging, flickring etc the 'official' tag is ILI2007

ILI Keynote - correction

As Marydee Ojala has pointed out in her comment to my earlier posting about ILI, the opening keynote at ILI next week will be given by Stephen Abram, President-Elect SLA, and SirsiDynix. The keynote will be "Next Generation Libraries: the 2.0 Phenomenon".

ILI starts on Monday 8th October and is preceded on Sunday 7th by several half day masterclasses. Details are on the ILI web site at http://www.internet-librarian.com/

Internet Librarian International starts next week

The 9th annual Internet Librarian International takes place in London on 8–9 October 2007 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel.

UKeiG are supporters of the event and will be at the exhibition, so drop by and say hello!

The new realities of electronic research affect every part of the work life of information professionals. This year’s theme, New Realities, Roles and Resources, reflects the upheaval in the profession and in the world of electronic information. As the internet and search become ingrained in the minds of not only information professionals but also of our clients, customers, patrons, users and other constituencies, we must constantly re-evaluate what we do and how we do it.

With emphasis on the practical rather than the theoretical, the speakers and exhibition address the new realities we face, suggest new roles we can play, and explore important new resources and tools we can immediately add to our information professional toolbox. By attending Internet Librarian International, you can learn vital insight and knowledge to help you excel at your job.

The final conference programme is available online.

You can also register online. Remember, there is a special discount for CILIP members.

See you in London!

Lots of Goodies at Internet Librarian International, London

There is still time to book for Internet Librarian International, which starts on October 8th and runs for two days. The venue is the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London. If you are a member of CILIP there is a 20% discount off the full two day conference.

Further details at http://www.internet-librarian.com/

You can also still book for the pre-conference half day Masterclasses being held on October 7th.

UKeiG is a a supporter of the event and UKeiG committee member Karen Blakeman [yes, me] will be presenting a session on Tuesday morning on 'What the Search Engine are up to Now'. And there are some interesting developments - or what a few people might call skulduggery!

There are also a series of networking dinners on the evening of Monday 8th if you want to do something more interesting than eat in the hotel restaurant and would rather make new friends. Details are on the ILI web site, or you can sign up when you arrive at the conference.

The pre-conference workshops are:

• Using Blogs Effectively within Your Organisation
• International Business Information Resources
• Repositories and Digital Initiatives
• Communicating, Influencing and Negotiating for Results: The Human Face of Collaboration

As for the conference itself, Stephen Arnold kicks of the event with an Opening Keynote on 'Next Generation Libraries: the 2.0 Phenomenon' and Phil Bradley closes the conference with 'Facing the Challenge of Web 2.0 as a Disruptive Technology'. In between there is a plethora of excellent presentations and case studies. To list all of the presentations would just subject you to information overload, but the session titles are:

• The 2.0 Phenomenon
• Web Design and Usability
• Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Virtual Libraries
• E-Learning and Teaching
• Federated Search
• Information Management
• Information Search and Discovery
• Electronic Resources
• Digitisation

Further details are on the ILI web site at http://www.internet-librarian.com/, or UKeiG members can refer to the ILI brochure that was sent out in the last mailing to members.

ILI Half Day Masterclasses

ILI Half Day Masterclasses: update your research, blogging, communication and negotiation skills

Sunday 7 October, Copthorne Tara Hotel, London

http://www.internet-librarian.com/

Update your research, blogging, communication and negotiation skills at one of 4 half-day master classes on Sunday 7 October at Copthorne Tara Hotel, London.

Part of Internet Librarian International, these half-day master classes are small, interactive work groups designed to maximise your professional learning experience. Each session is run by experienced, expert instructors who are practicing librarians and information professionals.

Sign up for any master class individually. There is no obligation to attend Internet Librarian International’s main conference and master classes are competitively priced, lunch included, taking place on a Sunday to minimise disruption both to your work and your budget.

International Business Information Resources
10:00 – 13:00
As business becomes increasingly global and information is more widely available, finding accurate and comprehensive company, industry, market and economic information is a vital skill. This Class will present a wide array of resources and tools to help you solve global business research issues. Find business research resources, company and industry information sources, and learn the cultural and legal differences in the global business research process, as well as the language challenges.

Repositories and Digital Initiatives
10:00 – 13:00
Librarians who lead the way in implementing repositories become active partners in the dissemination process and guarantee their future relevance.Institutional digital repositories are all the rage, but not all repositories are created equal. Implementing and maintaining an institutional repository raises complex questions about organisational resources, strategies, roles and responsibilities. This Class will help you identify the critical issues involved in setting up an institutional digital repository, including coverage of software, data migration and standards.

Using Blogs Effectively within Your Organisation
14:00 – 17:00
This Class will offer real user experiences of blogs and blogging in library settings. Starting with a few blog fundamentals; background, blog-specific search tools, and blog aggregators, the Class moves on to the selection of software and hosting; policy and procedural considerations, such as blog scope, writing style and frequency of publication and, finally, discusses how to measure the success of your blogging, focusing on user feedback, return on investment and impact assessment.

Communicating, Influencing and Negotiating for Results: The Human Face of Collaboration
14:00 – 17:00
Communicating, influencing and negotiating are fundamental life skills. Not only do these skills feature prominently in day-to-day business, they also permeate everyday life; without them, it is impossible to succeed. This Class will develop your ability to practice communicating, influencing and negotiating skills in an age when collaborating in a networked environment demands more than technical skills.

UKeiG at Internet Librarian International

UKeiG will be at Internet Librarian International (ILI) 2007. The event takes place at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London on October 8th-9th and this year’s theme is ‘New Realities, Roles and Resources’.

CILIP is an Association Sponsor and UKeiG are also supporting the event. The programme is jam-packed with goodies and UKeiG committee member Karen Blakeman is presenting ‘What the Search Engines are up to Now’ on Tuesday, 9th October. UKeiG also plans to have a presence at the event’s showcase exhibition, so come along and say hello.

As well as the talks and presentations ILI provides participants with an excellent opportunity to network and make new friends.

There is an Early Bird discount if you register before September 14th and there are special rates for CILIP members. Further details of the programme and a booking form are on the ILI web site at http://www.internet-librarian.com/

Internet Librarian International 2007 Call for Speakers Closing Soon

New Realities, Roles and Resources
Internet Librarian International 2007
8-9 October 2007 Copthorne Tara Hotel, London

Call for Speakers
Deadline: 30 March 2007

One week until deadline - submit your proposal now!

Information Today invites proposals for presentations at Internet Librarian International 2007: New Realities, Roles and Resources, taking place at Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, UK on 8 - 9 October 2007.

They are looking for a mix of papers for conference sessions, workshops and short tutorials with the emphasis on the practical rather than theoretical. They are seeking case studies and proposals about initiatives in your organisation, not product pitches or overviews.

To be considered as a speaker, please submit your ideas at
www.internet-librarian.com/CallForSpeakers.shtml

Nine years after the first Internet Librarian International, it is clear that internet technologies have vastly altered our professional and personal lives. The amount and types of information available in digitised form has increased exponentially, presenting information professionals with challenges in finding, analysing, managing, customising and sharing information. The new realities of electronic research affect everything we do. New roles mean we may not call ourselves librarians and new resources change our approach to research.

It's an exciting, exhilarating, sometimes exhausting world for internet librarians. What has worked in your work environments and what has not? Share your experiences and thoughts with your colleagues during Internet Librarian International this autumn.

Possible topics (but don't let this limit your imagination):

• Web search
• Federated search
• Digital libraries/collections
• Social software and social networking
• Blogs, wikis, podcasts
• Libraries as publishers
• Taxonomies, folksonomies
• Evidence-based librarianship
• Gaming in the library
• Information policy
• Web site usability
• Needs assessment
• Collaborative working
• Text mining
• Internet resources
• Communicating value
• Managing e-resources
• Mobile technology
• Library 2.0
• Open access; open source
• Distance learning, e-learning
• Multimedia searching
• Innovative projects
• Incorporating new technologies Web design
• Content management
• Training and teaching

The Advisory Committee will review all submissions and notification regarding acceptance will be made this summer. If your proposal is selected, the primary speaker will receive a free registration to the full conference, which includes lunches and a reception. The organisers are not responsible for speakers' travel and accommodation costs.

Chairs
Marydee Ojala, Editor, ONLINE, marydee@xmission.com
David Raitt, Editor, The Electronic Library,