Web 2.0 Course with LIANZA

Web 2.0 to Library 2.0 - A Beginner's Guide
LIANZA are running Web 2.0 courses in our area soon...
This course will be presented in Napier, Gisborne, Invercargill, and Wanganui
Dates:
Napier - Monday 29 September 2008 - 17 places availableRegister here

Time: 10.00am to 3.30pm
Cost: $300 for LIANZA members & $390 for non members
Location: See registration links for individual venue details
Event Leaders: Paul Reynolds & Paul Sutherland. The Pauls will run most of these courses together except for Invercargill which will be run by Paul Sutherland and Wanganui which will be run by Paul Reynolds.
This is a one day learning event for library staff which focuses on the frameworks and tools of the participatory web - the Web 2.0 environment. Participants will be offered some thoughts and ideas and will be encouraged to explore and use some the tools which Web 2.0 offers and to look at the possibilities for their own Library 2.0. The event is practically based and will be constructed to ensure that participants are engaged and have fun.
Who should attend?
The day is aimed at people who have reasonable IT user skills i.e. they are familiar with the Internet, email and use of applications such as word processing. It is not designed for IT experts or those fluent in the use of Web 2.0 tools
Cost
The cost of attendance at the event covers lunch. Travel costs etc are the responsibility of participants or their employers.
Before the Event
No preparation is necessary
After the Event
Participants are expected to use some of the tools they have been exposed to and to contribute to an ongoing forum. These tasks will not be onerous.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will
understand the nature of web 2.0 tools and services as a framework of web based activity
understand the potential of web 2.0 tools for library activity
understand the potential of web 2.0 tools as devices to enhance personalisation, participation and collaboration
be able to demonstrate knowledge of a number of web 2.0 tools
be able to use a blog, find, access and use an RSS feed or live bookmark, and able to identify, evaluate and use other APIs
have set up a personal/professional blog
have an ongoing commitment to continue to use a number of the tools in collaborative ways with other participants
have identified potential uses of web 2.0 tools for their employing institutions
If you are a registered professional attending this seminar don't forget to record it in your Revalidation Journal under Body of Knowledge # 7.