Aspects of User Experience (UX) – Inaugural UCC Library Seminar – 15 November 2016

Guest post by Rose Buttimer, Electronic Resources Librarian & Chair of the UCC Library Seminar Team; advocate of Albert Einstein’s “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new”

I am delighted to announce that UCC Library is hosting a UX seminar on 15 November 2016.  This seminar will delve into some UX topics with knowledgeable speakers, who will contribute both depth of experience and humour to the proceedings. 

DonnaLanclos will open our seminar by exploring what engagement is for libraries and how we reach people.  This will be followed by Jean Ricken who will reflect on connecting with users through “invisible” services and giving a flavour of some UX successes.  Matt Borg will restart the afternoon session by deliberating on how users experience library services, along with looking at some UX fails.  Fiona Greig will complete the programme with a thought-provoking outlook on future library staff roles, from the ground level upwards.

This event is free and bookings can be made from here.  For any queries, please contact LibrarySeminar@ucc.ie

We look forward to welcoming you to UCC Library.

Programme
10:00	Registration and refreshments
10:45	Colette McKenna, Director of Library Services, University College Cork Welcome and Introduction
11:00	Donna Lanclos, Associate Professor for Anthropological Research, Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte Working title:  How to engage with the “invisible” user
12:00	Jean Ricken, Institute Librarian, Cork Institute of Technology Title:  Consciously Connecting: a snapshot of CIT Library initiatives enriching the User Experience
12:45	Lunch, with an opportunity for networking
13:30	Matt Borg, Senior Librarian & Solution Expert, ExLibris, Sheffield Title:  A Matter of Perspective
14:30	Fiona Greig, Head of eStrategy & Resources, Library, University of Surrey Title:  What does a future oriented library look like in terms of staff roles, flexibility and adaptability?
15:15	Colette McKenna, Director of Library Services, University College Cork Closing remarks