Cultural Heritage

It’s not long now till one of the biggest library events of the year: Umbrella 2009. The event, held over 2 days (14 – 15 July) and organised by CILIP, will see over 600 delegates descend on the University of Hertfordshire to hear about the important issues in the library world.

This year Web 2.0 tools feature significantly. There is a conference blog, delegates can access a wireless connection in the conference rooms and two exhibition halls and people are strongly encouraged to tweet using the event hashtag: #cilipumbrella.

There are also a number of sessions dealing with the Web 2.0 effect on libraries including:

• Using Web 2.0 and mobile learning to support the curriculum – Anthony Beal, West Cheshire College

• Personal services: how information services can support the university’s marketing strategy through Web 2.0 and beyond – Elizabeth Malone, Kingston University

• Podcasting in education – Alan Carr, Mid-Cheshire College

• Building a successful library Web 2.0 service in 7 steps – James Smith, Sunderland Libraries and Nick Stopforth, Newcastle Libraries

And posters including:

• Creating a library blog – Kirsty Thomson

• Learning 2.0 @LJMU – technology enhanced staff development – Leo Appleton

This year the Libraries Change Lives Award ceremony will takes place at Umbrella 2009 instead of at the Library & Information Show (LIS). Andrew Motion, previously Poet Laureate and now Chair of MLA, will present the award on Wednesday 15th.

If you are interested in attending there are still places available.