Walk In Users - Extending Access to Non Traditional Users

25th November 2004, Manchester Metropolitan University

Introduction

This half day workshop brought together librarians from a range of institutions sharing their experience in extending access to subscription electronic resources for non traditional users. The workshop was preceded by lunch and the JIBS AGM which all JIBS members are encouraged to attend. The workshop was free to JIBS members and 30 GBP to non members.

Speakers' PowerPoint presentations are available to be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

Programme

12:00 - 12:45

Registration and Lunch

12.30 - 12.50

JIBS AGM

 

13.00 - 13.10

Introduction and Welcome
Frances Boyle - Chair of JIBS - University of Oxford

13.10 - 13.40

'UK Computing Plus - some practical experiences of offering IT access to visiting students'
Sara Marsh, Deputy Director, Library and Information Services, Swansea University

13.40 - 14.10

'Hello and Goodbye... issues and problems with extending access'
Carl Clayton, SINTO - the Information Partnership

14.10 - 14.40

' Developing a public use policy in an academic library'
Jill Lambert, Team Leader and Head of Public Services LIS Aston University

14.40 - 15.00

Tea and Coffee

15.00 - 15.45

Discussion and Close