European Librarians Theatre

Location: Gallery Level, Grand Hall, Olympia

 

European Librarians Theatre Partner:

Learning Partner:

 

Successfully launched at Online Information 2009!


Located in the Gallery Suites on the gallery level at the show, this new theatre played host to 3 panel discussions that focused on topical issues facing librarians, with speakers from a number of different countries to provide a variety of viewpoints.   

With input from expert information practitioners from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, UK and the USA, the discussions examined current and future issues facing librarians. 

The sessions attracted visitors from over 17 countries and focused on:

• European librarians in the future: a country comparison (Tuesday 1 December)
• New roles for information professionals (Wednesday 2 December)
• Services in libraries under the spotlight: country comparisons (Thursday 3 December)

The sessions were held in English and we would like to thank EBSCO as the European Librarians Theatre Partner and SLA Europe as our Learning Partner. The programme was put together in conjunction with SLA Europe Coordinator Marie Madeleine Salmon, Head of Information Centre, Publicis.

Sessions include:

View full programme here

Sessions in the local language: German, French, Italian

 
This theatre also hosts the German, French and Italian Forums.  These are sessions held in the local language and offer you the chance to meet new collegaues - catch up with old friends and discuss the event in an informal environment. 



German Forum
Date: Tuesday 1 December, 14.30 - 16.00
Theme: New trends and tools in knowledge management
Organised by: Ulrich Kamper, WIND GmbH

 

Nordic Forum
Date: Wednesday 2 December 11.30 - 12.30
Organised by: Marjukka Nyberg, CEO, M-Brain Oy, Finland 
Over this hour meet old and new acquaintances, share your experiences about the event so far as well as ideas for dinner and shopping in London! (There are no formal presentations scheduled)

French Forum
Date: Wednesday 2 December, 14.30 -15.30
Theme: Possible future for scientific publishing: a discussion based on French and British studies.  The discussions will be held in English.
Organised by: Ruth Martinez, GFII, France
With:
Michel VAJOU, Director,  MV Etudes et Conseil, GFII
Branwen HIDE, Liaison and partnership officer, RIN

 

Italian Forum
Date: Wednesday 2 December, 16.00-16.45
Organised by: Laura Ballestra, Università C. Cattaneo LIUC, Italy