LIANZA is offering a session on technology strategy planning, using Web 2.0 tools. The Library will provide support for staff interested in attending this course, and who discuss it with their manager. If this is approved, please liaise with Maureen about payment for the session. Note the different pricings for LIANZA membership.

1. TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY PLANNING

Struggling with the variety of technologies available and how they could best be used to achieve your objectives? Want to know how to incorporate social networking and other Web 2.0 tools into information services? Join this workshop to understand the elements of technology strategy planning and how they can be applied to your real world challenges.

WORKSHOP DESRIPTION
In a workshop setting, learn about how to create a strategic plan for your library, enabling effective use of technologies for your organisational needs. Participants are asked to bring real-world issues and challenges. You will learn how to identify key elements of your current environment and organisational structure with an eye toward addressing needs. Tools for gaining approval to move forward will be explored, as well as optimising Web 2.0 social networking tools into information services.

PRESENTER
Richard Hulser is principal, Richard P. Hulser Consulting, providing services for clients regarding content licensing and management, technology strategy planning, and digital library implementation and management. He has almost 30 years of international experience working in information management.
Richard is an SIIA Certified Contents Rights Manager, a Fellow of SLA, and has served on the SLA Board of Directors. He has held a variety of other elected and appointed positions in SLA, including President of the Connecticut Valley Chapter, and Chair of the Science-Technology Division.
As a frequent workshop leader and presenter at a variety of professional association meetings, Hulser has focused on topics such as content management and portal technologies, copyright in the digital world, strategic technology planning, and the future use of technology for content and knowledge management. He has also authored a number of articles and book chapters related to technology use in libraries and information centers.

WORKSHOP DATE AND LOCATION

Christchurch – Friday 20th March
Sydenham Room, South Learning Centre
66 Colombo Street, Beckenham, Christchurch

WORKSHOP DURATION
9.00am – 12.00pm

COST
$110 (member) and $160 (non member) for each workshop

The second workshop being offered will not be supported by the Library.

2. LIBRARY SERVICES IN SECOND LIFE

In a focused workshop filled with information and practical examples, explore the virtual world of Second Life and develop skills to create your own avatar to interact with others in this new environment. Participants will see what others have done to expand and enhance library services and leave the workshop ready to take the next steps for their own presence and participation

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Virtual worlds are a no-penalty environment to explore new and different ways to provide information services. Join your colleagues in this workshop to learn the what, why and how of Second Life with a discussion and demonstration of what librarians and institutions are already doing in this virtual 3-D environment. Participants will leave with practical ways to get started in Second Life including steps on creating an avatar and interacting with others expanding their reach in this new arena.

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