Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Ideas for Workshops, Presentations, Articles, Discussion Topics

These are some of the workshops, discussion topics to "start a conversation about ..." The list serves to remind me about the possibilities and the a-ha moments that I have had - lest I forget! Expect that I will only continue with a few as there are too many in this list!

Specific tasks connected with the programme to do on my return:
* Joint Presentation to LIASA Branch on SALLP experience on 24 November
* Article for Cape Librarian on SALLP experience by 20 March 2005
* Write a grant proposal for an organisation by end 2005 -- either UCT Libraries (after discussions) or a community based organisation or school (thinking maybe College of Magic)
* Formal report to LIASA by 3rd December

UCT Libraries:
* Presentation on SALLP experience/trip/observations
* Information Literacy Practices - online courses, workshops
* Marketing - including market research on users needs and wants
* Improved Reference Services: Question Board service; Live Chat Line Reference
* Setting up a Friends in an academic library (discussion)
* Facilitate a "Generations in the workplace" discussion/workshop
* Customer Service using FISH philosophy
* Digitization Project - what about Rare Book's Fore-edge painting books?
* Explore possible ideas about electronic reserves


LIASA Branch/Interest Groups
* Presentation on SALLP experience/trip at Breakfast Meeting on 24 November
* Motivational Talk: Success
* Motivational Talk: Staff Relationships
* Team Building: Playing Pomoja
* Facilitate a "Generations in the workplace" workshop/discussion
* Workshop on Reference services across the different library sectors
* Marketing - including simple market research
* Services to disabled users (facilitate a discussion, possible article for Cape Librarian)
* Library advocacy
* Fund raising and Grant writing
* Web design training
* Presentation skills around poster sessions and table talks for conferences
* Customer Service using FISH philosophy
* Start conversation about joint info lit projects across different library sectors.

Related to Studies
* Multi-type consortia

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