LNSS News

NEW! LILAC 2010 - Presentations Available

2010-06-16T11:49:00.003+01:00

Many of the presentations from the LILAC 2010 parallel sessions are now available at:
http://www.lilacconference.com/dw/programme/parallel_sessions.html
Please feel free to browse through them!

Bon Voyage Karen!

2010-05-26T12:04:00.003+01:00

Karen Sainsbury, LNSS Administrative Assistant in UL, will be leaving the LNSS project soon and winging her way to sunnier climes! We would like to thank Karen for her impeccable work for LNSS, especially in the running of the Regional Network for Staff Development. Karen was invaluable to LNSS, at all times professional, and an absolute pleasure to deal with. We wish her all the very best for the future. Bon Voyage!

LILAC conference - PHOTOS!

2010-04-26T15:13:00.006+01:00

These are just a few of the many photos taken throughout the conference - click here to see more! http://www.4shared.com/dir/37323706/c993146c/sharing.html

Photos taken by Monika Bukowska, LIT.

LILAC 2010, 29th-31st March, Strand Hotel Limerick

2010-03-01T13:06:00.006Z

LNSS are delighted to host LILAC 2010, taking place in the Strand Hotel Limerick from the 29th to the 31st of March. LILAC is the Librarians' Information Literacy Annual Conference (run by the CILIP CSG Information Literacy Group) and is aimed at information professionals from schools, further education, government/health/special libraries and higher education institutions to name but a few disciplines.
Delegates come from over 30 countries worldwide to participate in the information sessions and to share new ideas and innovative teaching techniques in the field of Information Literacy. Themes for this year's conference are: Developing the IL Practitioner, Innovative Practice, Making Connections and IL & Research.
Not that it's all work and no play - social events form a pivotal role in the conference! There will be many opportunities to network, with social events planned in LSAD and Dromoland Castle. Delegates are also encouraged to explore Limerick and its many attractions. Excursions have been organised for those who are interested in learning more about Limerick city after the close of the conference.
To find out more about LILAC, please visit their excellent website at : http://www.lilacconference.com/

LNSS Course: 'Copyright' 19th January 2010

2010-03-01T12:35:00.002Z

This half-day seminar will focus on topics such as intellectual property, copyright and the internet, and is aimed towards all library staff with an interest in copyright issues. Technical protection systems and obtaining permission for reuse will also feature. Venue: Limerick

LNSS Course: 'Conflict Resolution for Library Staff' 14th January 2010

2010-03-01T12:32:00.003Z

This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of what happens in conflict situations, information on conflict management styles and possible responses, and skills in resolving conflict with colleagues and library patrons. Venue: Limerick

LNSS Course: 'Skills for the Information Desk' 30th November 2009

2010-03-01T12:29:00.002Z

This course will cover such topics as information sources (print and electronic), the reference interview, planning searches, referrals to a librarian / subject specialist, communicating with users, dealing with complaints & difficult situations, and reflective practice. Venue: Tralee

LNSS Course: 'Developing and Exploiting e-book collections' 10th November 2009

2010-03-01T12:25:00.002Z

This course will explore a range of different e-books including commercially-published and free reference works, monographs, textbooks and fiction. Recent trends in e-book publishing will be considered along with collection management and promotion issues. Venue: Limerick

LNSS Course: 'Advanced Internet Searching Skills' 6th November 2009

2010-03-01T12:22:00.002Z

This course will help participants to discover the most appropriate ways to find relevant materials on the Internet, using appropriate search engines and advanced search strategies. Practical examples will be used and the course will take a 'hands-on' approach to the subject. Venue: Limerick

LNSS Course: 'Marketing Information Literacy' 5th November 2009

2010-03-01T12:20:00.001Z

This course will focus on how to promote information literacy programmes using professional marketing tools and techniques. Useful for those involved in the development of information literacy suites within their organisation. Venue: Limerick

LNSS Course: 'Metadata' 16th October 2009

2010-03-01T12:16:00.002Z

This course introduces the concepts and terminology of metadata within the context of library work. It is particularly relevant to those involved in cataloguing, and shows how current thinking on metadata will affect future cataloguing practice. Venue: Limerick

LNSS Course : 'Learning and Information Literacy in Web 2.0' , 2nd October 2009

2010-03-01T12:10:00.003Z

This course explores the impact of the digital environment on learning and teaching information literacy, and discusses how Web 2.0 technologies can be integrated into information literacy training. Venue : UL Library

Epigeum Implementation Seminar & Workshops - July 16th, 2009

2009-06-23T15:34:00.002+01:00

The LNSS project will host a seminar and workshops day on the 16th of July 2009 to discuss the implementation of 'Epigeum Online Skills' in Third Level Institutions. LIT will be hosting this event in the LIT Board Room. Further details will follow shortly.

New Course - Digitisation, June 5th 2009

2009-06-23T15:23:00.003+01:00

U.L. will be hosting an LNSS course on Digitisation in the Kemmy Business School on the 5th of June, 2009. The course will introduce topics relevant to digital imaging such as imaging tools and technologies, strategies and best practices for digitisation, metadata etc. For further details on this course, please refer to the Programme of Events on the LNSS website (www.lit.ie/lnss)

International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference - Toronto, May 25th-28th 2009

2009-05-15T12:27:00.001+01:00

Jerald Cavanagh and Padraig Kirby, LIT, will be giving a presentation to the International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference in Toronto, Canada, on May 25th-28th on behalf of the LNSS Project. The theme of the conference will be 'Promoting Research across the Disciplines'. Details of the presentation to follow on the LNSS website (www.lit.ie/lnss)

New Course - 'Web 2.0: Building on the Basics', 28th May 2009

2009-05-14T14:31:00.002+01:00

The next LNSS course will be held in UL Glucksman Library on Thursday 28th May. The course will explore Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, RSS feeds, tagging, searching etc. For further information, please look under the Programme of Events on the Staff Development page of the LNSS website. (www.lit.ie/lnss)

Information Literacy Presentation in Brasov, Romania - 13th to 15th May 2009

2009-05-14T13:18:00.002+01:00

Jerald Cavanagh and Padraig Kirby, LIT, have travelled to Brasov, Romania to give a presentation on LNSS's use of Reusable Learning Resources within the Information Literacy project. Details of the presentation should be available soon on the LNSS website.

LILAC Conference Presentation (30th March - 1st April)

2009-05-07T11:52:00.004+01:00

Jerald Cavanagh and Padraig Kirby, LIT, recently gave a presentation at the LILAC Conference in Cardiff on the Information Literacy facet of the LNSS Project. The presentation gives a comprehensive overview of the LNSS Information Literacy project with background information, current information literacy developments and future I.L. goals for LNSS.
To see the full presentation, please go to the Publications page of the LNSS website (www.lit.ie/lnss) and click on ' Jerald Cavanagh & Padraig Kirby's presentation at LILAC Librarian's Information Literacy Annual Conference Cardiff 30th of March - 1st of April 2009. '

New Course - 'Designing and Implementing Portals' - May 7th

2009-04-27T16:48:00.003+01:00

A course on designing and implementing information portals will be held on Thursday, 7th of May, in U.L. For full details, please go to the Staff Development page on www.lnss.ie/lit , and search under the Programme of Events.

New Course - 'Train the Trainer'

2009-04-15T10:24:00.005+01:00

The next LNSS course will be 'Train the Trainer / Teaching Skills' and will be held in the Absolute Hotel, Limerick, on Thursday 23rd of April.
U.L. manage the Regional Network for Staff Development and Lindsay Mitchell, Helena Feighan and Karen Sainsbury have organised an excellent series of training courses for this year.
For further information on available training courses, please go to the Staff Development page on the LNSS website (www.lit.ie/lnss ) and look upthe Programme of Events.

Welcome!

2009-04-07T14:46:00.000+01:00

Welcome to the LNSS Blog! In this blog, we will keep you informed of exciting new developments in the LNSS Project, including progress on our Information Literacy modules, upcoming training events provided by the Regional Network for Staff Development, and updates to our website. Please feel free to add comments, ask questions or suggest improvements! For further information on the LNSS project, why not have a browse through the LNSS website at : www.lit.ie/lnss