Libraries of the Future CoP webinar: Engaging with user communities in physical, digital and virtual spaces

Arqus Libraries of the Future CoP is pleased to announce this online event, titled “Beyond Walls: Engaging with Communities in Physical and Virtual Spaces”, that will explore on the ways in which academic libraries are adapting and growing their spaces to meet the changing needs of their users, including students, researchers, staff and the wider community.

On 7 May, the keynote session, member lightning talks and discussion forum will consider how we engage with users through the spaces we use, develop and promote, from our physical buildings to our online platforms, and virtual forums.

The event will take place online via Teams from 10.15 CEST to 16:15 CEST.

Take a look at the programme and don’t forget to register!

• 10:15 – 10:30 Open for participants to join

• 10:30 – 10:45 Welcome from Cathal McCauley, University Librarian, Maynooth University 

Event Opening by Prof Tim Thomspon, VP Students & Learning, Maynooth University 

• 10:45 – 11:25 Keynote Address

Lorna Dodd, Deputy Librarian, University College Dublin

• 11:25 – 12:15 Lightning Talks Session 1: Engaging Spaces

(5 x 8 minute talks, 10 minutes Q&A)

• 12:15 – 12:35 Tea / coffee break 

• 12:35 – 13:25 Lightning Talks Session 2: User Experience

(5 x 8 minute talks, 10 minutes Q&A)

• 13:25 – 14:25 Lunch

• 14:25 – 15:25 Panel and audience discussion: Future Directions in User Engagement

• 15:25 – 15:40 Closing remarks from Cathal McCauley, University Librarian, Maynooth University