Conference

The 2006 AUKML Conference

Point Hotel, Edinburgh, 22nd-24th September 2006

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Programme

Friday 22nd September 2006

14.30	Check-in at Point Hotel.
15.00	Tours of Edinburgh Libraries sponsored by     Choose between the following two options: Scottish Parliamentary Information Centre and Dewar Room Talk on the work of the Scottish Parliamentary Information Centre, tour of their work area and of the nearby Dewar Room, Queensbury House, which holds the personal collection of the late First Minister Donald Dewar. National Library of Scotland Tours of the reading rooms of Scotland's National Library and the chance to see some of its treasures.

Assemble in Point Hotel reception for coach transport.

19.00

Evening Reception: Museum of Scotland Sponsored by    Reception and tour of the recently modernised museum NB Drinks and canapes will be served, those requiring a full meal are asked to make their own arrangements.

Saturday 23rd September 2006

Penthouse Suite, Point Hotel

9.00	Registration and Coffee.
9.15	Welcome and introduction by Conference chair Professor Charles Oppenheim, Loughborough University.
9.20	The Justin Arundale Memorial Lecture. From dependency to disintermediation to integration: adding value to the business, Ian Watson, Newsquest (Herald and Evening Times).
10.05	Digital overload - the media explosion, Torin Douglas, BBC. sponsored by Thomson
10.50	Coffee.
11.10	Newsplan2000: preserving Scotland's local newspapers for the future, Cate Newton, National Library of Scotland.
11.55	Marketing your information service, Candy Jannetta, Essencial Coaching
12.40	Lunch in the Point Hotel Restaurant. Sponsored by
13.40	What can Web 2.0 Offer?, Brian Kelly, UKOLN Sponsored by Moreover
14.25	At the heart of the technology: media asset management and research in the digital TV age, Heather Powell, BBC
15.10	Afternoon tea.
15.30	Smarter searching: liberating information from the Internet, Martin Belam, Currybet.net.
16.15	The role of librarians in environmental scanning for competitive edge, Catherine Dhanjal, Special Cuts Sponsored by LexisNexis
17.00	Close of day's sessions.
18.30	Drinks Reception: Penthouse Suite, Point Hotel Sponsored by
20.30	Conference Dinner: Atrium Restaurant Sponsored by    After-dinner speaker: Alan Taylor, Literary Editor, Sunday Herald. Just around the corner from the Point Hotel, The Atrium restaurant is widely considered to be one of Edinburgh's best. Using local ingredients to produce cutting-edge dishes, they offer a 'sublimely smooth dining experience from start to finish' (The List Edinburgh and Glasgow Eating and Drinking Guide 2005/6).
22.30	After-dinner drinks: A private area will be reserved for AUKML in the Monboddo bar and will remain open as long as delegates wish to buy drinks.

Sunday 24th September 2006

11.00	Check-out of Point Hotel. Luggage storage available.
12.00	Sunday Discussion Panel: Using your media library experience. Martin Hall, New College, University of Edinburgh Three distinguished ex-media librarians talk about their experiences and the skills they took away with them. Speakers: Kate Arnold Peter Chapman Frances Tait Chair: Annabel Colley
13.30	Lunch in Rainy Hall, New College, University of Edinburgh. Sponsored by
15.00	Conference Close.

Networking Activities

Friday 22nd September 2006 19.00 Evening Reception: Museum of Scotland Sponsored by    Meet in Point Hotel reception for a coach-ride to the Museum of Scotland. The reception will be held in the distinguished Bute and Board Rooms, noted for their distinctive décor and view over Edinburgh's Old Town. Enjoy drinks, canapés and a tour of selected galleries, conducted by Museum curators. Saturday 23rd September 2006 18.30 Drinks Reception: Penthouse Suite, Point Hotel Sponsored by     Ascend to the Hotel's fifth floor to enjoy drinks, nibbles and a spectacular view of Edinburgh's skyline. 20.30 Conference Dinner: Atrium Restaurant Sponsored by    Just around the corner from the Point Hotel, The Atrium restaurant is widely considered to be one of Edinburgh's best. Using local ingredients to produce cutting-edge dishes, they offer a 'sublimely smooth dining experience from start to finish' (The List Edinburgh and Glasgow Eating and Drinking Guide 2005/6).

22.30 After-dinner drinks: A private area will be reserved for AUKML in the Monboddo bar and will remain open as long as delegates wish to buy drinks. Silent Auction AUKML holds a charity auction at each conference. Please bring to the conference any free merchandising or publications available from your company. Examples might be: pens, mugs, t-shirts, subscriptions, special collector editions, postcards, cartoons, books, photographs, tickets, events or vouchers. Non-attendees may also wish to donate something. Items and bid forms are displayed with a suggested small starting bid. The highest bidder on the form takes the item home.   Download a booking form   For more information email chair@aukml.org.uk