Many thanks to our delegates, speakers and exhibitors for making last Friday's (7th May) JISC/ ARMA Repositories and CRIS event 'Learning how to play nicely' such a success.
For those unable to attend the event at the Rose Bowl, Leeds Metropolitan University, or for those who would like to recap, the presentations from the day along with some recorded sessions are now available from our website at http://www.wrn.aber.ac.uk/events/cris/presentations.html.
Further outputs from the day will be made available shortly- Watch this space!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Gregynog Repositories Stream - Programme now available
We have now announced the detailed programme for the forthcoming repositories stream at the 2010 Gregynog Colloquium. As you will see we have a detailed programme in place with plenty of variety on offer.
Tuesday 8th June 2010
15.30-17.00 WRN Business Meeting
Wednesday 9th June 2010
9.15 - 10.00 The power of mandates, Sue Hodges, University of Salford
10.00 - 10.30 Publications Management System at Swansea University - Alex Roberts, Swansea University
10.30 - 11.00 Research Management System at the University of Glamorgan - Leanne Beevers & Neil Williams, Glamorgan University
11.00 - 11.30 Tea
11.30 - 12.00 Developing a repository, caring, sharing and living the dream – Misha Jepson, Glyndwr University
12.00 - 12.30 Encouraging Author self – deposit at Cardiff - Tracey Andrews & Scott Hill, Cardiff University
12.30 - 13.00 Using statistics as an advocacy tool Nicky Cashman, Aberystwyth University
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
2.00 - 2.30 Repository Advocacy: The theory - WRN staff
2.30 - 3.30 Advocacy Café Society session
3 tables will be laid out each with a facilitator and a topic to discuss, participants are moved on to a new topic every 15 minutes with a 15 minute slot at the end to feedback and present findings. Suggested topics:
A)What are the main obstacles to gathering content in your repository?
B)What are the main misconceptions your stakeholders have when it comes to your repository?
C)Put yourself in the shoes of an objector and outline the main arguments against having a repository?
3.30 - 4.00 Tea
4.00 - 5.00 Advocacy in Action: Workshop/exercise. Participants are asked to work in groups to produce some broad brush repository promotional materials.
As in previous years the WRN will be sponsoring places at the colloquium for up to 2 participants per partner institution. Further details have been sent out via the usual mailing list.
We looking forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday 8th June 2010
15.30-17.00 WRN Business Meeting
Wednesday 9th June 2010
9.15 - 10.00 The power of mandates, Sue Hodges, University of Salford
10.00 - 10.30 Publications Management System at Swansea University - Alex Roberts, Swansea University
10.30 - 11.00 Research Management System at the University of Glamorgan - Leanne Beevers & Neil Williams, Glamorgan University
11.00 - 11.30 Tea
11.30 - 12.00 Developing a repository, caring, sharing and living the dream – Misha Jepson, Glyndwr University
12.00 - 12.30 Encouraging Author self – deposit at Cardiff - Tracey Andrews & Scott Hill, Cardiff University
12.30 - 13.00 Using statistics as an advocacy tool Nicky Cashman, Aberystwyth University
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
2.00 - 2.30 Repository Advocacy: The theory - WRN staff
2.30 - 3.30 Advocacy Café Society session
3 tables will be laid out each with a facilitator and a topic to discuss, participants are moved on to a new topic every 15 minutes with a 15 minute slot at the end to feedback and present findings. Suggested topics:
A)What are the main obstacles to gathering content in your repository?
B)What are the main misconceptions your stakeholders have when it comes to your repository?
C)Put yourself in the shoes of an objector and outline the main arguments against having a repository?
3.30 - 4.00 Tea
4.00 - 5.00 Advocacy in Action: Workshop/exercise. Participants are asked to work in groups to produce some broad brush repository promotional materials.
As in previous years the WRN will be sponsoring places at the colloquium for up to 2 participants per partner institution. Further details have been sent out via the usual mailing list.
We looking forward to seeing you there!
New article published
Earlier this year I was asked to write an article for Program: electronic library and information systems about the ongoing work of the Welsh Repository Network. I am pleased to say that this has now been published:
Knowles, J. (2010), Collaboration nation: the building of the Welsh Repository Network, Program: electronic library and information systems, 44(2), 98-108
Link to published article
Link to final author version in Cadair
Happy reading!
Knowles, J. (2010), Collaboration nation: the building of the Welsh Repository Network, Program: electronic library and information systems, 44(2), 98-108
Link to published article
Link to final author version in Cadair
Happy reading!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
I Love Soweto Shopping Bag
Thesis I Love Soweto grocery bag is now available at Thesis Concept Store.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Vote for Uviwe Mangweni!
Uviwe has been selected as one of the finalist in the Selected Creatives which is a one small seed network initiative.
The magazine showcases the work of one member from www.onesmallseed.net and brings them a step closer to being in one small seed magazine. .
The I love Soweto campaign is one of her first major independent projects as a photographer. She is inspired by people and diversity, her experiences are captured through a lance and a pen.
Let your fingers do the talking by voting for Uviwe Mangweni at:
http://www.onesmallseed.net/page/selected-creatives
You can only vote once.
You go girl!!
I LOVE Avant-garde SOWETO
A continued love for this wonderful place. Soweto is our home; it’s a place where we grew up thinking that; 1 day we want to move out here. We never realised how incredible it’s going to be in the next coming years. We love the art, culture, lifestyle & its people. We are here now & we want to part of the greatness. This campaign has taught us a lot of new things about this place; so we are here to teach you.
The collaborations with other creatives has been a journey of many roads that lead us to one thing the LOVE. In eyesight we see extraordinary things. As simple as it is to open your eyes; the amazing thing is when your really open your mind and look..
Pics by Uviwe in Avant-garde...
I Love Soweto Posters
TSJS X Smak
TSJS X Keabetswe
TSJS X Justice
TSJS X ToxicherbSo we commissioned some designers to do some posters for the I Love Soweto Campaign. These will be on Sale at Thesis Concept Store going for R100 a pop. Their limited to 5 per design and are a good investment in the arts. Show love...
Soweto Kasi lama kasi utshele abangazi..... Translation (Soweto ultimate hood, spread the word)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)