FED - The Federation of Yorkshire and Humberside Museums and Art Galleries

This workshop will attempt to answer these questions. As well as demystifying the terms and the technologies, the workshop will also address the challenges which institutions may face in seeking to make use of Web 2.0 to support the needs of their users.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop participants will:

• Have gained an understanding of what is meant by the terms 'Web 2.0' and the 'Social Web'
• Have seen examples of Web 2.0 technologies including blogs, wikis, microblogs and RSS
• Have seen examples of the non-technical aspects of Web 2.0 including the importance of openness and user generated content
• Have seen examples of how Web 2.0 is being used in the cultural heritage sector
• Have explored barriers to the effective use of Web 2.0
• Have discussed ways of addressing such barriers
• Have had the opportunity to develop links and share resources with other participants at the workshop
  

Accompanying Handouts
Participants will be provided with a number of handouts including relevant briefing papers.

This workshop is aimed at members of the museums, libraries and archives communities. Priority will be given to those involved in MLA initiatives. Note that if the event is over-subscribed we reserve the right to cancel bookings in order to ensure that a suitable representation from across the sector is provided.

Book via www.ukoln.ac.uk/cultural-heritage/events/social-web-sheffield-2010/