Free UKSG webinar – Impact of Library Discovery Technologies

 In November 2013, UKSG published a UKSG and Jisc-funded research project “Impact of Library Discovery Technology” that evaluates the impact of library discovery technologies, specifically Resources Discovery Systems, on the usage of academic content. This webinar will discuss that research….

UKSG E-Resources Technical Update: Edinburgh

Many of us working directly with e-resources in libraries would like to feel more confident in our understanding of the related technology.  Managing e-resources within the business and technology constraints has become the mainstay of information provision.  This course provides attendees with a balanced overview of the technical environment which is crucial if we are to do our jobs effectively….

Free UKSG webinar – Doing Away with the Library Catalogue

 In 2012 we made some bold and unconventional decisions at Utrecht University Library in The Netherlands: shut down the custom-made discovery system Omega, not to implement another library discovery service and focus predominantly on delivery.  …

Free UKSG webinar: Future Casting – The Horizon Report and Beyond

Join us for this free UKSG webinar to better understand how thinking about the future of Libraries can help you deliver services now and for an introduction to the NMC Horizon report for Libraries.Date: Wednesday 24 September 2014Time: 1400 BSTDuration: 45 minutes including Q&A (up to 60 minutes maximum if there is sufficient demand for an extended Q&A)Speaker: Dave Parkes…

UKSG Financial Planning for Libraries: London

Course summaryThis one-day seminar is aimed at librarians who want to gain an understanding of the various activities involved in financial planning for resources within an academic library.UKSG is able […]

Free UKSG webinar: The University Library as Publisher

 Join colleagues from the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh to understand how open access publishing initiatives could be delivered for academic staff and students in your institution. More information and registration….

UKSG E-Resources Technical Update: London

Many of us working directly with e-resources in libraries would like to feel more confident in our understanding of the related technology.  Managing e-resources within the business and technology constraints has become the mainstay of information provision.  This course provides attendees with a balanced overview of the technical environment which is crucial if we are to do our jobs effectively….

UKSG Forum: London

 Information without frontiers – barriers and solutionsVenue: Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DA …

Free UKSG webinar: Redefining the Institutional Repository

 Institutional Repositories have grown in importance over the last 10 years to offer a core University and Library service, however, their role is developing faster now than it has ever done.Join Chris Keene, Technical Development Manager, University of Sussex Library to find out more.Information and registration….