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15th Stellenbosch University Library Symposium to focus on User Experience (UX)
Start: 15/11/2018, 08:00
End: 16/11/2018, 13:00
Contact:Marié Roux - 021-808 2623
Location: Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Studies (STIAS)

Smarter libraries: User experience (UX) in action is the theme of the upcoming 15th Stellenbosch University Library Symposium. The symposium takes place on the 15th and 16th November at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Studies (STIAS).

Mr Ned Potter of the University of York will give the keynote address, UX at York: embedding ethnography and design.  Other international speakers across the two days include: Mr Lars Binau (Technical University of Denmark), Mr Alex Ball (University of Bath), Ms Loretta Parham (Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library), Ms Abeer Al Kuwari (Qatar National Library), and Dr Clara M. Chu (Mortenson Center for International Library Programs).

Day one of the programme will tackle Smarter libraries through SMART technology, and then move on to address the spaces and facilities of Smart library design. On day two, the speakers will share their expertise on Using UX research for smarter services and resources.

The Symposium is open to any Stellenbosch University staff members who are interested in attending. Please see the programme and registration information on the Symposium website.