Conference

The 2008 AUKML Conference

Venue: The Palace Hotel, Manchester, Friday 18th April - Sunday 20th April 2008
The Palace Hotel is an historic grade II listed building full of character located in the heart of Manchester. It has recently had a major refurbishment to bring the rooms up to today's high four star standards. It is located close to a host of stylish and elegant bars, clubs and restaurants.

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Programme

Friday 18th April 2008

14.00

Assemble in reception The Palace Hotel. for a choice of visits Choose between the following two options: North West Film Archive The Archive was set up in 1977 and is the professionally recognised home for moving images made in or about Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire. The NWFA cares for over 31,000 items from the pioneer days of film in the mid 1890s to video production of the present day. The work of both the professional and the amateur is collected and it is a powerful record of modern urban society. Delegates will watch a presentation from curators including an introduction to their work and a viewing of their collection's highlights Imperial War Museum North One of the most talked about Museums in Britain today, the Imperial War Museum North is about how lives have been and still are shaped by war and conflict. The award-winning building by international architect Daniel Libeskind is a symbol of our world torn apart by conflict. Exhibitions curator David Hopkins will guide delegates through how their displays are put together, including their innovative Big Picture multi-screen audiovisual show on giant screens and a temporary exhibition of war photography.

16.00 Check-in at The Palace Hotel. Baggage can be stored at the hotel during visits

18.30

Conference opening reception: Manchester Museum of Science and Industry Museum staff will demonstrate machines in the magnificent Power Hall built in 1855. See, smell and hear the largest collection of steam mill engines in the world and marvel at some of the finest locomotives ever made while networking with friends, colleagues and suppliers. Wine and light food will be served. NB Drinks and canapes will be served, those requiring a full meal are asked to make their own arrangements.

Saturday 19th April 2008

9.00	Assemble in The Directors Suite, Palace Hotel for Registration and Coffee
9.15	Welcome and introduction by Conference chair from Ian Watson, Conference Chair.
9.20	The Justin Arundale Memorial Lecture. Tim Buckley Owen (Independent information industry commentator). Courtesy of AUKML.
10.05	Digitising the Guardian Archive, Torsten de Riese (The Guardian).
10.50	Coffee.
11.10	Managing and exploiting stills collections in the digital age, Sarah MacDonald (Getty Images).
11.55	Exploring your leadership potential, Jenny Rowley (Manchester Metropolitan University).
12.40	Lunch: a two course meal in the hotel's Tempus Restaurant. Sponsored by
13.40	Update on search tools, Karen Blakeman (UKEIG)
14.25	Training journalists, Ray Alexander (BBC News Training.
15.10	Afternoon tea.
15.30	Adding value to independent television production, Libby Gregory (Shine Limited).
16.15	Adding Values: ethics for media librarians, David McMenemy (Strathclyde University).
17.00	Close of day's sessions.
18.00	Assemble in hotel foyer for walk to pre-dinner reception: Christies Bistro Christies Bistro is an elegant high-ceilinged, pillared room formerly the science library of the University.
20.00	Return to Hotel for Conference Dinner: Dinner in the Director's Suite, a traditional oak-panelled room Sponsored by

Sunday 20th April 2008

11.00	Check-out of The Palace Hotel, and assemble in hotel foyer for walk to Castlefield Rooms. The Rooms are in a stunning setting within a conservation area on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow unparalleled views over the Castlefield Canal Basin. Luggage storage available at hotel.
11.30	Coffee
12.00	Informal talk about the modern newsroom from Brian Hanrahan (BBC World Affairs).
12.30	Lunch and discussion with Brian continues
14.00	Conference Close.

Networking Activities

Friday 18th April 2008 18.30 Conference opening reception: Manchester Museum of Science and Industry Museum staff will demonstrate machines in the magnificent Power Hall built in 1855. See, smell and hear the largest collection of steam mill engines in the world and marvel at some of the finest locomotives ever made while networking with friends, colleagues and suppliers. Wine and light food will be served. NB Drinks and canapes will be served, those requiring a full meal are asked to make their own arrangements. Saturday 19th April 2008 18.30 A pre-dinner reception: Christies Bistro Christies Bistro is an elegant high-ceilinged, pillared room formerly the science library of the University. 20.30 Conference Dinner: Dinner in the Director's Suite, a traditional oak-panelled room at The Palace Hotel. 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 To book download a booking form to print and send by post or fax. To email your booking form, save the document, fill in all details and send to Conference Bookings . AUKML regrets it cannot receive payment by credit card.   For more information on the conference or if you would like to become a sponsor email Frances Tait