Gregynog Colloquium 2011: open for bookings

We are delighted to publish the programme for this year’s WHELF/HEWIT Colloquium taking place at Gregynog between 13^th – 17^th June. This year’s programme is a varied mix of library and IT topics ranging from the strategic to the operational, with something to suit all tastes. We have succeeded in our aim of keeping the prices as reasonable as possible and have therefore been able to keep them broadly the same as last year.

We would therefore urge colleagues to spread the word and  to book their places for the colloquium as soon as possible. The last date for taking bookings will be 20th May.

We look forward to seeing you at Gregynog. Here is the link to the website: http://gregynog.glam.ac.uk/

Head of Library, Archives and Learning Resources – Bangor University

The Library and Archives Service at Bangor University is experiencing a positive and dynamic period of change. The University has invested significant funds in a modernisation programme and we are looking to recruit to the post of Head of Library, Archives and Learning Resources to lead the Service at an exciting time in the sector.

Further details of the post and an application form can be found at:
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/corporate/vacancies/home.php.en?jobdetails=1&reference=11-10/169&category2=Academic

Mae’r gwasanaeth Llyfrgell ac Archifau ym Mhrifysgol Bangor yn wynebu cyfnod o newid cadarnhaol a dynamig.  Mae’r Brifysgol wedi buddsoddi arian sylweddol mewn rhaglen foderneiddio ac rydym yn bwriadu llenwi swydd Pennaeth y Llyfrgell, Archifau ac Adnoddau Dysgu i arwain y gwasanaeth yn ystod cyfnod cyffrous yn y sector.

Cewch fwy o fanylion am y swydd a ffurflen gais ar:
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/corporate/vacancies/home.php.cy?jobdetails=1&reference=11-10/169&category2=Academic

Reaching out to ALL our users: using interactive technologies to support student engagement

University, College & Research Group (UC&R) Wales invite you to an event:

Reaching out to ALL our users: using interactive technologies to support student engagement

On: 4th May 2011

At: Cardiff University, Trevithick Seminar Rooms

Location & Map – Cardiff University: http://www.caerdydd.ac.uk/locations/maps/map-e4.html

Trevithick Building ground floor plan: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/estat/accessibilityinformation/cathayscampus/trevithick/Trevithick%20Building%20Ground%20Floor.pdf

Cost: £30 for UC&R members, £50 for non-members.

Programme

10.00-10.30:      Registration, tea & coffee

10.30-11:00:      Fill the communication vacuum – engage your users online / Dave Puplett, London School of Economics

11:00-11.30:      Social Networking, Remote Assistance and Self-help / Dylan Meredith & Andy Greenway, Aberystwyth University

11.30-11.45:      Questions

11.45–12.00:     UC&R Wales AGM

12:00-13:00:      Lunch. Optional tours of Trevithick Library

[UC&R Wales Committee meeting, part 1]

13:00-13.30:      Using Question Point to engage with the public / Nia Dafydd, National Library of Wales

13:30-14:00:      “Ask a Librarian live” – chatting with our users! / Sonja Haerkoenen, Cardiff University

14:00-14:30:      Tea/Coffee

14:30-15:00:      Questions & Plenary with all 5 speakers

15:00                Close

15:30-16:00       [UC&R Wales Committee meeting, part 2]

Lunch: Buffet lunch included. Please let us know about any dietary requirements when you book.

If you would like to attend this event, please contact Elizabeth Kensler by 27^th April 2011

Email: eak@aber.ac.uk or telephone 01970 621848

* Please note that places are limited and you are advised to book early *

The Launch of High Performance Computing in South Wales

A Vision of the Future: The Launch of High Performance Computing in South Wales

Friday 15 April 2011
Civil & Computational Seminar Room, Swansea University
12pm – Doors open for buffet lunch
12.30pm – Seminar & Workshops
3pm – Close

High Performance Computing offers outstanding levels of computing power to business, and through the HPC Wales project, companies of all sizes across Wales can benefit from this exceptional resource.

HPC Wales brings state of the art computing technology, infrastructure and facilities to Wales for the first time, offering high skills development, training and support.

The project will be fully operational later this year, and bring a supercomputing capacity and network of a scale not previously attempted anywhere else in the UK or Europe.

This event will introduce the project and provide delegates an opportunity to learn how they can leverage HPC Wales to deliver long term competitive advantage, by creating new products or services not otherwise possible.

To book a place at this FREE workshop email events@softwarealliancewales.com or call 01792 606663.

This event has been organised by Software Alliance Wales and eHealth Industries Innovation (ehi2) Centre, in collaboration with HPC Wales.