Knowledge Exchange Week 2017 | The University of Edinburgh

"Following on from the success of our first Knowledge Exchange Week last summer, we are delighted to announce we will be running this programme again in June 2017.  The programme is aimed at Library and Cultural Heritage Professionals from all backgrounds and career stages and we would invite applications from the Erasmus partner universities and other academic institutions across Europe.  This exciting summer programme will provide a unique opportunity to listen to speakers from across Library and University Collections and gain a hands on insight into the work that we do.  There will also be opportunity to visit other cultural institutions across Edinburgh and discover more about our beautiful city.  If you are interested in knowledge sharing and networking with international colleagues please read on.       

Dates

University of Edinburgh, Library and Collections Knowledge Exchange week will take place from the June 12th – June 16th 2017, running from Monday morning to Friday afternoon. 

Programme

The programme will provide a general insight into the work of Library and University Collections staff, covering library services, special collections, archives and museums. There will also be visits to external institutions and sites out with the University of Edinburgh Main Library, which will act as a base for the week.  An optional evening programme will also be offered to provide you with a taste of Edinburgh.  The themes covered during the week will include*:

• Collections, Conservation and Preservation
• Engagement and Programming
• Research and Teaching Resources
• Estates Development and Collections Management Projects
• Digitisation – Policies and Practices
• Collection Discovery and Design
• Open Access and Digital Repository Services 
• Internationalisation"