Thursday, April 24, 2008

2008 Reference at the Metcalfe Seminar 21st May

Ahh how time flies, May is fast approaching and that can only mean one thing! Yes, you got it; the annual Reference at the Metcalfe seminar is just around the corner.

Reference @ the Metcalfe.
When: 21 May 2008 Where : Metcalfe Auditorium at the State Library How to book : follow this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=zQ7uu4CvXocX0It7NwW2GQ_3d_3d and fill in the details of each person who will be attending from your library.

Program highlights:

Seb Chan from the Powerhouse Museum - he blogs at www.powerhousemuseum.com/dmsblog/

Martin Boyce with some big ideas for public libraries in the areas of reference and information services - he blogs at http://blog.sutherlandlibrary.com/

Ross Balharrie talking about collaborations already happening in NSW between reference and information staff - he blogs at http://www.nsw-risg.org/weblog/ and http://www.nsw-risg.org/newtech//

Cathy Johnston talking about Answer boards and public libraries and what they have in common

As well there will be a Dangerous ideas session during morning and afternoon tea. You will be asked to share your ideas (via post it notes) on the following Ideas for the future What I like best about being a Reference Librarian is ..... My favourite reference tool is .... Follow this link http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/using/location/index.html for information about the location of the State Library of New South Wales.

2008 Program

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