Web2.0 and Librarianship Workshop

Theme:                Web2.0 and Librarianship: Using Web2.0  Applications in the Library

Main Presenters 

Ismael K. Isikel   Senior Librarian, Matheson Library, PNG University of                                         Technology Library.

David Decka  Acting Systems Librarian, Matheson Library, PNG University of Technology Library

Convenor

John Thomas  Acting University Librarian,  Matheson Library, PNG University of Technology Library

Contact:  Julie Tum or Georgina Yambei on 4734351

For further information or expression of attendance, please contact Ms Julie Tum or Ms Georgina Yambei on phone 4734351 at the Matheson Library.

Workshop Program

The theme of the workshop is Web2 and Librarianship: Using Web2 Applications in the Library in response to the question, How can librarians use Web2 Applications in the workplace?  

The workshop content is adapted from “Web 2.0 for Development” (Web.20forDeve) to suit the Library profession.  This workshop is part of the University Library’s effort in promoting the use of Web2.0 applications in librarianship, teaching and learning, 

 Date: 16^th 18^th June 2015.      Venue:  Matheson Library, University of Technology, Lae

Target Audience

Librarians working in university libraries, research, teachers college libraries, and other library and information professionals

Fees

K1200 per person for the three day workshop. This will cover course material and refreshment.

Payment of fees can be made to Unitech Trust Fund on account number 11188172 ANZ Bank, Lae Branch.

Accommodation:  Participants make their own arrangement. The following guest houses are within the campus or nearby.

Accommodation within campus

Rainforest Habitat Guest House

Single room K85 per night

Twin room K25 per night

Family room K165 per night

Contact: Zabare on phone number 472 4662

Unitech Guest House

Single room K140 per night

Double room K190 per night

Family room K220 per night

Contact: Miriam or Esther on phone number 4734488

Outside off campus

Pilgrim Village Guest House

Single budget K140 per night

Common bathroom/toilet

Self contain K K225 per night

Contact: Saki on phone 4728076

Requirements

1. Participants must have their own laptops that they will bring with them to the workshop to use during the three days. These will be used for workshop activities including access to the internet.

2. Participants should have a current valid gmail account

3. Mobile phone (Smart phone)

Objectives

·         Librarians will be introduced to relevant Web2 applications

·       Use Web 2 applications in information and  knowledge management services

·        Create and exchange content with users using Web2 applications.

·         Librarians to interact with each other through networking

Day 1, 16^th June 2015

8.00 -8.30             Registration

                                                              

8.30 – 9.00           Introduction

                                                                                               

 9.00 – 9.30          Web2 and Social Media Concepts

                                               

9.30 – 12.00        Mass Communication & Social Media

1.00- 4.00           Librarianship & Web2.0 Applications

                               

Day 2, 17^th June 2015

 8.00 – 10.00        Cloud computing            

10.30 - 12.00       Collaborative work

1.00 – 4.00           Social Networking

                                               

Day 3, 18^th June 2015

8.00-12.00           Selective Access to Information

                                               

 1.00-3.00             Summary

                            Discussions

                               

3.00-3.30              Course Evaluation

3.30- 4.00             Presentation of certificates and closing function