Mapping the future of academic libraries

SCONUL will be holding a one day conference on 8 December to launch a new research report mapping the future of the academic library.

SCONUL has commissioned the research from the University of Sheffield as part of our the stream of work led by the Transformation Strategy Group exploring how the key functions and form of the academic library will be transformed over the next decade.

The research has been led by Professor Stephen Pinfield, Professor of Information Services Management at the Information School at the University of Sheffield.

Delegates will have an opportunity to be briefed on the outcomes of the research and to explore its implications for their own institution and for the sector more broadly.

Start & End Date :

Friday, December 8, 2017

Location:

Goodenough College
Mecklenburgh Square
London
WC1N 2AB

Time:

10.15-16.00

Contact:

SCONUL

Cost:

£105

This event will be open to SCONUL members and invited persons only. If you are a non-member and wish to attend please get in touch with the SCONUL office.

Kindly sponsored by

Conference brochure

Programme

10.15	Registration
10.30	Welcome and Introduction Judith Keene, Chair of the Transformation Strategy Group Colin Carter, Director, EMEA Library Engagement, Innovative Interfaces
10.40	Presentation of main findings of research Dr Andrew M. Cox, Senior Lecture, Information School, The University of Sheffield, Professor Stephen Pinfield, Professor of Information Services Management, Information School, The University of Sheffield and Sophie Rutter, Research Associate, Information School, The University of Sheffield
12.00	Workshops: Trends and roles
13.00	Lunch
13.50	EGM
14.00	Workshops: Challenging mantras and actions for the community
15.00	Coffee
15.30	Concluding remarks and next steps Judith Keene, Chair of the Transformation Strategy Group
16.00	Close