4th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries

Just back from a spell at the 4th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (22nd - 25th May, Absolute Hotel) in Limerick, where I presented some of the findings of my PhD and chaired a session on technology in libraries.

The QQML conference offered a wide range of topics: digital libraries, information literacy, research methods, staff management, technology, library management, collection policies and historical aspects were just some of the headings. Attendees from over 50 countries enjoyed the sunny weather and listened to more than 250 papers and looked at about 20 posters.

Some of the sessions seemed to have been put together somewhat arbitrarily - not all the papers fitted into the slot. Also, I only found out that I was to chair a session when I read the final programme... Organisational issues aside, all presentations I listened to were of high quality and very interesting. Professional librarians, academics and PhD students shared their findings and introduced new projects running in their organisations.

Although I only attended for one day and the programme was quite packed I managed to talk to a number of colleagues from around the globe. This is always an enjoyable exercise.

The book of abstracts is available online.