SCONUL Technology-enhanced library spaces webinar

We are pleased to announce the next webinar exploring technology-enhanced library spaces on 11 December 2024 from 10am – 11.30am. We will hear from three case studies exploring different stages in the development and delivery of such spaces:

• University College Cork’s Library Digital Scholarship Studio is an established, well-used, technology-rich space providing access to creative media and other specialised software to support digitally-enabled projects.
• University of Exeter’s Digital MakerSpace is a purpose built digital-first teaching space, equipped for hybrid teaching. It was funded from the OfS Teaching Capital Fund and management of the space passed to the library in 2023.
• Manchester Metropolitan University has a brand-new library innovation space (from late September), with programming in development which will be co-created with students.

Our presenters will be sharing lessons learned from the development of these spaces, including insights on future-proofing services; collaborative working across the institution; ensuring visibility and accessibility of the spaces and putting in place appropriate user support.

We’ll be hearing from

• Coral Black, University Librarian at University College Cork.
• Stewart Palmer, Information Assistant, and Sophie Wonnacott, Support Officer at University of Exeter.
• Monica Westin, Associate Director Content and Discovery, Emma Thompson, Head of Academic Engagement and Teaching Services, and Emily Shields, Library Systems and Discovery Manager at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Please email sconul@sconul.ac.uk for registration details.