There are many different ways of enticing and engaging students interest with new libraries and the technologies to support their own learning. This workshop provides a demonstration of a range of technology enhancements and ideas that could be used in any library to create smarter learning spaces, plus a hands-on space to explore ideas and create solutions. The session will provide attendees with hands on kit, mock up ideas, tools and links to everything shown and demonstrated.

Stella and Gary have instigated many creative digital collaborations and experiments; making apps, games and interactive fiction using digitised library collections. Come to this interactive session to find out more, play some literary games and create your own interactive fiction.

You’ll learn what interactive fiction is, find out about free digital tools that you can use to create your own interactive works and discover how to share your stories with others online. You’ll also learn about the benefits and opportunities for library staff, collections and users.

In this one-hour, invitation only workshop, Liz McGettigan will be leading delegates through a series of exercises designed to help them:

• Explore current trends in the profession – what types of skills are in demand?
• Identify their transferable skills and how to develop them (e.g. project management; information architecture; writing; marketing; customer service; event planning; creativity etc)
• Think about personal branding and self-promotion
• Consider relevant roles and sectors