The full
programme is now available.
'Open Edge' a two day event on open
source for libraries.
Organised by SCONUL and JISC. 25th/26th January at
the National e-Science Centre e-Science Institute in Edinburgh (http://www.esi.ac.uk/).
The full programme for the two days is at http://helibtech.com/file/view/Open+Edge+Programme.pdf
You can register for one
or both days. Register at http://www.nesc.ac.uk/esi/events/1114/
The first day cohabits with the 'Haggis
and Mash' event. with talks in the morning, and workshop time in the
afternoon. The second day is a full conference programme with speakers covering
four themes:-
THEME ONE: The landscape and opportunities for OSS library
solutions
THEME TWO: Open Source in action
THEME THREE: What capacity do we need for OSS to flourish in
libraries?
THEME FOUR: Steps to building capacity in the library
community.
There is more on open source in libraries on the SCONUL
Higher Education Library Technology (HELibTech) Wiki http://helibtech.com/Open+Source
Ken
CEO, Ken Chad Consulting
Ltd
Tel +44 (0)7788 727 845. Email: ken_at_kenchadconsulting.com www.kenchadconsulting.com
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Open Library Systems Specifications: http://libtechrfp.wikispaces.com
> Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:04:47 +0000
> From: owen_at_OSTEPHENS.COM
> Subject: [NGC4LIB] Open Edge - Open Source in Libraries (free!) event
> To: NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
>
> Is there a better place to celebrate Burn's Night than Edinburgh? This could be just the excuse you were looking for...
>
> Open Edge - Open Source in Libraries
> This two day event on open source software for libraries is being run in collaboration with JISC and SCONUL. The first day is ’Haggis and Mash’, a Mashed Library event, while the second day covers broader issues, in particular how capacity might be built to enable open source solutions to flourish in HE and FE Libraries.
>
> Mashed Library (http://www.mashedlibrary.com/) is an informal network of Library professionals who are interested in how technology can be used to enhance library services increasing the ease of access to library data. ’Haggis and Mash' is a semi-unconference event which is designed to showcase some of best practice from library staff from around the UK, combined with a practical element to let delegates come together and brainstorm/develop practical solutions for mashing existing library data. Haggis and Mash will have a particular focus on the use of Open Source library software, including presentations and hands-on workshops covering systems such as Evergreen, VuFind and Blacklight, as well as other Open Source projects like Juice - for a full programme see http://mashedlibrary.com/wiki/index.php?title=Haggis_and_Mash
>
> This first day is intended for anyone with an interest in the use of technology in libraries, and although sessions will have technical content, the event aims to offer something to anyone with an interest in technology & libraries - from beginners to experienced programmers.
> The second day of the event has a broader focus for people with a strategic role in HE and FE Libraries and IT, as well as Managers and Practitioners. The day will cover four themes:
>
> THEME ONE: Why employ OSS library solutions ( the key issues) There are a number of reports on the overall benefits of OSS. This session will summarise and analyse the benefits and some challenges.
> THEME TWO What are the OSS solutions for libraries?
> (a) summary of what is available: inc vertical search, ERM, APIs, Widgets, IRs VLE, Digital preservation
> Look at some of the solutions in more detail with a focus on the benefits rather than details of features
> THEME THREE: What capacity do we need for OSS to flourish in libraries?
> THEME FOUR: How can we develop that capacity?
> For further information about Open Source Library Technology visit http://helibtech.com/Open+Source
>
> Hope some of you can make it
>
> Owen
>
>
> Owen Stephens
> Owen Stephens Consulting
> Web: http://www.ostephens.com
> Email: owen_at_ostephens.com
> Telephone: 0121 288 6936
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