cpd25 would like to thank Ex Libris for their kind sponsorship of this event: www.exlibrisgroup.com

cpd25 would also like to thank D-Tech for their kind sponsorship of this event: www.d-techdirect.com

It is five years since the previous cpd25 conference on 24 hour opening, during which time 24 hour and longer opening hours have become more common in academic libraries.

As we take another look at the subject, LSE reflects on the last seven years, SOAS tell us why they started and stopped 24 hour opening and Kingston have produced a training film about the work involved in keeping the LRCs open 24-hours.

Break out groups are planned to reflect current topics of concern and the day will end with a panel question and answer session.

Programme:

9.30 – 10.00 Arrival and coffee

10.00 – 10.15 Welcome and introduction, Mary Nixon

10.15 – 10.50 Kingston University show their training film about the work involved in keeping the LRCs open 24-hours, Sara Osman

10.50 – 11.20 Coffee

11.20 – 11.55 London School of Economics, Helen Cocker: LSE Library 24 hour opening - how much is enough?

11.55 – 12.30 SOAS, Yvette Dickerson: Why 24 hour opening was abandoned

12.30 – 13.30 Lunch

13.30 – 14.10 Leeds Metropolitan University, Katherine Everest: Open all hours

14.15 – 15.00 Discussion groups - parallel sessions:

1. Staffing [Facilitator: Martin Carbonell]

2. How is the Library used? [Facilitator: Alan Doherty]

3. What goes on in the Library overnight? [Facilitator: Yvette Dickerson]

4. Value for money [Facilitator: Cathy Philpotts]

15.00 - 15.15 Tea

15.15 – 16.00 Q&A to panel chaired by Mary Nixon

16.00 Close.

Venue: Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE; Website: http://www.rcpevents.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that there are limited places available for this event.

To book a place please use our online booking form or email the administrator via cpd25@lse.ac.uk

Cost: £125 for cpd25 members and £150 for other institutions.

Cancellations less than one week before the event will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. In the event of a ‘no-show’ on the day, the full fee will be charged.