Library 2.0 – a new participatory context

The research project Library 2.0 – a new participatory context at Informations Studies, Åbo Akademi (http://library2pointoh.fi/about/) is looking for a Doctoral student. The post is part of an Academy of Finland funded project.

The goal of this project is to deepen the understanding of the interactive information source called Web 2.0 focusing on knowledge, experience, collaboration, and creation of new contents. The project aims to develop the skills needed to manage the new information platform (Library 2.0) and foresee the development of needed competencies in the information society.

The main task for the doctoral student is to do research towards a doctoral dissertation with the aim to finish the doctoral degree in 4 years. There are two sub-project themes that are possible but also other perspectives or contexts may be discussed.

• Collective quality of Library 2.0 services in the context of university libraries
• Mapping opinions and trends from library blogspace

The tentative start date of the post is 1.8.2008, and the post has currently granted funding until the end of 2010, with the possibility of extension depending on further external funding.

The applications with a letter of introduction containing contact information, CV, publication list and 1/2 A4 describing your research interest should arrive before 15th of May 2008 to project leader, professor Gunilla Widén-Wulff (gunilla.widen-wulff(a)abo.fi)

Questions and enquiries:
Gunilla Widén-Wulff
gunilla.widen-wulff(a)abo.fi
+358-2-215 4576

On yesterday morning we had an introductory workshop on Library 2.0. The workshop was a part of the Library 2.0 a new participatory context? symposium. We had altogether 34 participants and a morning with indepth discussion and reflection on communities, collaboration, free web based tools and communication in library 2.0 context. Issues like user centrism, marketing, participation, technologies and their purpose in library environment were discussed.

The slides from the workshop may be found below. The posters of the groups will also be posted here in near future.

• Slides / Isto Huvila
• Slides / Kim Holmberg

Welcome to the symposium Library 2.0 – a participatory future? and to the workshop.

We have been excited to receive so many registrations and from so various areas of expertise. We are delighted to welcome you all to Turku and to the first symposium arranged by the Library 2.0 research project. We wish you all have two days of interesting presentations and mind opening discussions and also some time for networking and relaxation.

Before we start the workshop and the symposium we have a couple of updates to the information about the events and the timetable.

Registration to the workshop and to the symposium will be before the workshop (-10.00), during the break (11.45-12.15) and before the symposium (-14.15).

An additional break has been added to the afternoon of the first day. This short break will be between the second and the third presentation on the afternoon.

The evening reception at Turku City Library will start an hour later than previously scheduled. We will meet at the Library at 19.00.

The symposium dinner will be at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova and the dinner is included in the symposium fee. If you haven’t done so already in your registration, please contact us about any special diets you wish for or if you are not attending at the dinner.

We are looking forward to see you all next week. Welcome!

A symposium and a workshop organized by Library 2.0 – a new participatory context –research project at the Information Studies department of Åbo Akademi. The symposium gathers library 2.0 and web 2.0 experts from the Northern Europe to discuss the various aspects of library 2.0 and social media and their both practical and theoretical implications for libraries, information service and library and information science research. Invited presentations will given by a group of internationally renowned speakers, including Prof. Aira Lepik (Tallinn University), Kari A. Hintikka (University of Jyväskylä), Mats Hernvall (Copenhagen Digital Library) and Dr. Kimmo Tuominen (Library of Parliament). 

The pre-symposium workshop gives an overview of Library 2.0 phenomenon and techniques using a combination of demonstrations and hands-on exercises. The workshop is aimed at librarians, information specialists and others interested in library 2.0 and web 2.0. Workshop is organized by Isto Huvila and Kim Holmberg (Åbo Akademi). 

Time: 3.-4.4.2008

Place: Information Studies, Åbo Akademi, Tavastgatan 13, Åbo

Price: 50 € (symposium including 2 coffees, 1 lunch and a dinner)
           30 € (workshop including refreshments)                                           
           80 € (symposium+workshop)

Registration: www.library2pointoh.fi/registration
Deadline 14^th March 2008, thereafter on increased participation fee.

Contact: Ms. Katarina Grönqvist tel. +358-2-2154564  and kgronqvi@abo.fi

Program

 Thursday 3rd April 2008

10.00         Workshop: Library 2.0 – a practical introduction
                  Isto Huvila and Kim Holmberg

14.00         Coffee
14.15         Introduction
                  Professor Gunilla Widén-Wulff, ÅA
14.30         Web 2.0 and the collective intelligence
                  Researcher Kari A. Hintikka, University of Jyväskylä
15.15         From editors and authors to users and spammers -
                   a look beyond the hype of web 2.0
                  Lars Iselid, Umeå University Library and Iselid info
16.00         Cognitive authority and Web 2.0
                  Dr. Kimmo Tuominen, Library of Parliament
16.45         Information service 2.0 in a library 2.0
                  Dr. Isto Huvila, ÅA
18.00         Evening reception at Turku City Library
                  Library director Inkeri Näätsaari
20.00         Symposium dinner

Friday 4th April 2008

9.15           Shared values: Relationship marketing and Library 2.0
                  Professor Aira Lepik, Tallinn University
10.00         Coffee
10.30         Library 2.0 in Second Life
                  Researcher Kim Holmberg, ÅA
11.30         Lunch
13.00         TBA
                  Manager Mats Hernwall, Copenhagen Digital Library at
                  Copenhagen Public Libraries
14.00         Concluding discussion: theory, practice and future research

Åbo Akademin Informaatiotutkimuksen oppiaineen Library 2.0 – a new participatory context –tutkimusprojektin järjestämä seminaari ja työpaja. Seminaari kokoaa asiantuntijoita Pohjois-Euroopasta keskustelemaan kirjasto 2.0- ja web 2.0-ilmiöistä sekä niiden vaikutuksista kirjastojen ja tietopalveluiden toimintaan ja informaatiotieteellisen tutkimukseen. Seminaarissa esitelmöi joukko kansainvälisesti tunnustettuja asiantuntijoita mm. professori Aira Lepik (Tallinnan yliopisto), Kari A. Hintikka (Jyväskylän yliopisto), Mats Hernvall (Kööpenhaminan digitaalinen kirjasto) ja YTT Kimmo Tuominen (Eduskunnan kirjasto).

Seminaaria edeltävässä työpajassa esitellään kirjasto 2.0 ilmiötä ja tekniikoita demonstraatioiden ja harjoitusten avulla. Työpaja on suunnattu kirjastonhoitajille, tietoasiantuntijoille ja informaatioalan ammattilaisille sekä muille kirjasto 2.0- ja web 2.0–aiheista kiinnostuneille. Työpajan järjestävät Isto Huvila ja Kim Holmberg (Åbo Akademi).

Aika: 3.-4.4.2008

Paikka: Informaatiotutkimus, Åbo Akademi, Hämeenkatu 13, Turku

Hinta: 50 € (seminaari sis. 2 kahvitaukoa, 1 lounaan ja päivällisen)
           30 € (työpaja sis. taukotarjoilun)
           80 € (seminaari+työpaja)

Ilmoittautuminen: www.library2pointoh.fi/registration
Viimeinen ilmoittautumispäivä 14.3.2008. Tämän jälkeen korotettu osallistumismaksu.

Yhteyshenkilö: Katarina Grönqvist tel. +358-2-2154564  ja kgronqvi@abo.fi

Seminarium och workshop ordnade av forskningsprojektet Library 2.0 – a new participatory context vid ämnet Informationsförvaltning vid Åbo Akademi. Seminariet samlar experter från Nord-Europa för att diskutera fenomen kring bibliotek 2.0 och  web 2.0 samt om hur de påverkar verksamheten vid bibliotek och informationstjänster samt den vetenskapliga forskningen. Seminariet uppträder en mängd internationellt uppmärksammade specialister som t.ex. professor Aira Lepik (Tallinn universitet), Kari A. Hintikka (Jyväskylä universitet), Mats Hernvall (Köpenhamns digitala bibliotek) och YTT Kimmo Tuominen (Riksdagens bibliotek).

Under workshopen presenteras Bibliotek 2.0 fenomen och tekniker med hjälp av demonstrationer och övningar. Workshopen är riktad åt bibliotekarier, informations specialister och yrkesidkare samt alla andra intresserade av bibliotek 2.0 och web 2.0. Workshopen ordnas av Isto Huvila och Kim Holmberg (Åbo Akademi).

Tid: 3.-4.4.2008

Plats: Ämnet Informationsförvaltning, Åbo Akademi, Tavastgatan 13, Åbo

Pris: 50 € (seminarium inkl. 2 kaffe/te, en lunch och en middag)
        30 € (workshop inkl. förfriskningar)
        80 € (seminarium+workshop)

Registrering: www.library2pointoh.fi/registration
Deadline 14.3.2008. Var efter en förhöjd registreringsavgift.

Kontakt: Katarina Grönqvist tel. +358-2-2154564  och kgronqvi@abo.fi