Invitation to the Information Literacy Symposium
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 9:01AM Information Literacy in Scotland: Challenges & Opportunities
Friday 13th February 2015, Scottish Government, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow G2 8LU
The Right Information, the Scottish Information Literacy Community of Practice and Scottish Library and Information Council, invite you to attend a symposium at the Scottish Government Offices on 13th February 2015 to examine the relevance of the term in relation to health, education, housing, employability and welfare reform.
We would be delighted if you could join us to hear these stimulating speakers and network with colleagues across various disciplines and sectors who are working towards closing the information poverty gap.
The Symposium is free to attend, however places are limited. If you wish to book a place, please complete the short booking form at https://slic.formstack.com/m/?1909203-rdaczhVOcG
Booking will close on Friday the 30th January
Programme
09.30 Registration & refreshments
10.00 Welcome and Introduction - Colin Cook, Head of Digital Strategy and Programmes, Scottish Government & Amina Shah, CEO, SLIC
10.15 Information Literacy - John Crawford, Co-Founder, The Right Information Community of Practice
10.45 Information Literacy & the SQA - Hilary Weir, Digital Literacy and Enhancement Manager, SQA
11.15 Information Literacy & Young People - Kirsten Urquhart, Information Services Manager & Hilary Kidd, Digital Academy Manager, Young Scot
11.45 Discussion – Information Literacy & Young People
12.15 Lunch
13.00 Information Literacy in the Voluntary Sector - Sally Dyson, Head of Digital Participation, SCVO
13.30 Information Literacy in the Health Sector - Blythe Robertson, Policy Manager, person-centred Self-Management, The Scottish Government & Christine Hoy, Primary Care Development Manager, Health & Social Care Alliance Scotland
14.00 Tea/coffee Break
14.15 Information Literacy & Welfare Reform - Gregory Colgan, Head of Corporate Debt and Welfare Reform, Corporate Services Department, Dundee City Council
14.45 Information Literacy & the Housing Sector - Evelyn McDowall, Business Solutions Leader, The Wheatley Housing Group
15.15 Discussion –Information Literacy for an inclusive society
15.45 Closing remarks
I've booked my place and really looking forward to what should be a great event.