Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018: Breakthrough the Library
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Item Open Access Break into the Library: Laying the foundations of a sustainable career(2018-01-11) Smith, HannahSlides from a lightning talk (5 minute presentation) by Hannah Smith (Graduate Library Trainee, Queens' College, University of Cambridge). The talk discussed the role of libraries in the future, and asked librarians to ask themselves how they would make libraries sustainable.Item Open Access Breaking the internet: making Stephen Hawking's PhD thesis available open access(2018-01-11) Ammon, Matthias; Smith, ArthurSlides from a lightning talk (5 minute presentation) by Matthias Ammon (Research Support Librarian, MML Library, University of Cambridge) and Arthur Smith (Open Access Team, Office of Scholarly Communication, University of Cambridge). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The talk discussed the process and impact of making Stephen Hawking's PhD thesis available as open access.Item Open Access Digital data and professional practices: New accountabilities, stewardship, and literacies(2018-01-11) Thompson, Terrie LynnA presentation by Terrie Lynn Thompson (Lecturer in Digital Media & Professional Education, University of Stirling). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The presentation discusses the findings of a research project examining the use of learning analytics to inform and revise research and teaching practices.Item Open Access Surveillance, privacy and the ethics of librarianship(2018-01-11) Smith, LaurenA presentation by Lauren Smith (Knowledge Manager, Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The presentation discusses forms of surveillance in higher education, how this effects freedom of expression and possible professional responses.Item Open Access Open Educational Practices(2018-01-11) Cronin, CatherineA presentation by Catherine Cronin (Open educator and researcher, CELT, Nationa University of Ireland). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The presentation discusses how higher education can aspire to be more open, inclusive and connected, and the role libraries play in acheiving this.Item Open Access Library Carpentry: software and data skills got library professionals(2018-01-11) Baker, JamesA presentation by James Baker (Lecturer in Digital Humanities, University of Susses and at the Sussex Humanities Lab). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The presentation discusses the use of data carpentry by librarians.Item Open Access I felt really overwhelmed … I'm worried': How (and why) libraries are a key resource in supporting student wellbeing in Higher Education(2018-01-11) Brewerton, AntonyA presentation by Antony Brewerton (Head of Academic Services, University of Warwick Library).Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018.The presentation covers the strategies and methods employed by the University of Warwick Library team to increase engagement with their users, with a focus on improving student wellbeing.Item Open Access Building Bridges Between Libraries and Research(2018-01-11) Corrigan, Andy; Deblauwe, AmélieA 32 slide presentation, presented by Andy Corrigan (Digital Library Coordinator, Cambridge University Library) and Amélie Deblauwe (Senior Digitisation Technician, Cambridge University Library). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The presentation dicusses the Cambridge Digital Library and it's role in disseminating digital images to users wordwide.Item Open Access Breakthroughs in outreach with online advent calendars(2018-01-11) Phillips, VeroniaSlides from a lightning talk (5 minute presentation) by Veronica Phillips (Reader Support Assistant, University of Cambridge Medical Library). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The talk discussed the use of online advent calendars as a method of increasing user enagement and promoting services.Item Open Access #JASPER the Economics cat(2018-01-11) Trowell, Clare; And Frost, SimonSlides from a lightning talk (5 minute presentation) by Clare Trowell (Librarian, Marshall Library, University of Cambridge) and Simon Frost (Deputy Librarian, Marshall Library, University of Cambridge). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The talk discussed how Jasper the cat had been used as part of wellbeing initiatives for students using the library and the resulting feedback.Item Open Access Journals Data Analysis Project(2018-01-11) Killiard, PatriciaSlides from a lightning talk (5 minute presentation) by Patricia Killiard (Acting Deputy Director, Academic Services, Cambridge University Library). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The talk discussed the work carried out by the currently running Journals Data Analysis Project.Item Open Access Breaking through to Christ's College Old Library(2018-01-11) Hoare, Charlotte; Krick, KatherineSlides from a lightning talk (5 minute presentation by Charlotte Haore (Assistant College Librarian, Christ's College, University of Cambridge) and Katherine Krick (Senior Library Assistant, Christ's College, University of Cambridge). Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The talk discussed the changes that had been made to make the Old Library more accessible and visible to both College members and the general public.Item Open Access Game On! Enhancing engagement, interaction and reflection in library workshops(2018-01-11) Edwards, Adam; Hill, VeronicaA 15 slide presentation, with notes, presented by Adam Edwards (Library Liaison Manager for Law, Science and Technology and Collaborative Partners) and Vanessa Hill (Service Development Liaison Librarian: Computing, Product Design and Engineering, Maths and Stats) from Middlesex University. Presented at Cambridge Libraries Conference 2018. The presentation covers the gamification of information literacy teaching and Middlesex Unviersity and dicusses the pedagogy and principles which underpin their teaching.