[LINK] Fwd: [aliaINFOG] FW: Challenging how knowledge is created - with JimmyWales the man behind Wikipedia

[Antony Barry]

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> From: "Rosemary McLauchlan" <r.mclauchlan at finsia.edu.au>
> Date: 5 April 2007 2:40:45 PM
> To: <aliainfog at lists.alia.org.au>
> Subject: [aliaINFOG] FW: Challenging how knowledge is created -  
> with JimmyWales the man behind Wikipedia
> Reply-To: The ALIA Information Online Group e-list  
> <aliainfog at lists.alia.org.au>
>
>
> Forwarded by the list owner.  ** apologies for cross posting**
>
> Proudly presented by education au in Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and
> Melbourne ... with a special deal for ALIA members!
>
> Everyone has heard of Wikipedia but very few of us know the man behind
> it. Use this PD opportunity to hear, discuss and debate with Jimmy
> Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, on how the way knowledge is  
> created is
> changing.
>
> Jimmy's presentation will discuss critical issues such as:
> *	The culture of the online community and the implications for
> education.
> *	The opportunities for collaborative learning in a globally
> connected world.
> *	What does it mean to be discerning in today's online world?
> *	If content can be created and distributed cheaply, what is the
> future for
>             entrepreneurs?
> *	Who has the knowledge in today's global community?
> *	Creative Commons and the public good - what are the barriers to
> knowledge
>              sharing.
>
> Meet ALIA's  representatives during the panel discussion The seminar
> provides an opportunity for library and information professionals,
> educators, academics, researchers, policy makers, curriculum  
> designers,
> IT industry, digital media developers, financial and investment
> community, who represent a diversity of views and approaches, to meet
> and discuss the challenges in -
>
> Adelaide, 23 April 2007
> Adelaide Hilton Hotel
> -------------------------
> ** Nel Svendsen
>      Manager Customer Services
>      State Library of South Australia
>
> Perth, 24 April 2007
> Perth Burswood Entertainment Complex
> -------------------------
> **  Kerry Bedford
>       Manager Research and Learning Services
>       Curtin University of Technology
>
> Sydney, 26 April 2007
> Sydney Hilton Hotel
> ------------------------
> ** Richard Neville
>      Manager Original Materials
>      State Library of New South Wales
>
> Melbourne, 27 April 2007
> Melbourne ZINC at Federation Square
> ------------------------
> **  Derek Whitehead
>       Director, Information Resources and University Copyright Officer
>       Swinburne University of Technology
>
> For full details about the seminar please visit
> http://www.educationau.edu.au/jahia/Jahia/challenging
>
> COST
> $300 including GST. Morning tea on arrival and lunch provided.
>
> SPECIAL RATE FOR ALIA MEMBERS
> ALIA is pleased to advise that groups of 10 (ten) are able to access a
> 10% discount for the education.au seminar  - Challenging how knowledge
> is created - by booking through ALIA.
> Please forward details of your group of 10 including name, position  
> and
> the location you would like to attend to Jill Yvanovich at ALIA  
> national
> office jill.yvanovich at alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from
> address)
> NOTE: This special offer is not available by applying online at
> education.au
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>
> TO REGISTER ONLINE, BY MAIL OR FAX at education.au, please go to:
> https://secure.educationau.edu.au
>
> Attention ALIA PD scheme members
> You can collect 5 points in the 'informal learning activities'  
> category
> when you attend the seminar ... get your group of 10 together now to
> take advantage of the special registration rates.
>
> Need more information
> Please contact me by ph 02 6215 8258 or email
> jill.yvanovich at alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from  
> address)
>
> --
> Jill Yvanovich
> Education and Training
> Australian Library and Information Association PO Box 6335  
> Kingston  ACT
> 2604 ph 02 6215 8216 fx  02 6282 2249 http://alia.org.au
>
> Celebrate during Library and Information Week 21-27 May 2007 !
> http://alia.org.au/advocacy/liw
>
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