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From: wain-bounces@lists.curtin.edu.au [<A HREF="mailto:wain-bounces@lists.curtin.edu.au">mailto:wain-bounces@lists.curtin.edu.au</A>] On Behalf Of Janet Deegan<BR>
Sent: Wednesday, 12 September 2007 9:22 AM<BR>
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To: wain@lists.curtin.edu.au<BR>
Subject: [WAIN] Professional Development Opportunity - Paul Reynolds<BR>
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Advance Notice: Paul Reynolds<BR>
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Paul Reynolds will be speaking at the State Library on Monday 22 October. <BR>
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This is a professional development opportunity not to be missed!<BR>
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Paul Reynolds<BR>
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Paul Reynolds is an Auckland based commentator and thinker on the topics of information access and cultural/techno change. He is the co-founder and Joint Managing Director of McGovern Online, one of New Zealand’s original new media companies. McGovern Online has provided strategy, design and development in the field of new media and Internet to clients in New Zealand, Fiji and the UK since 1995. His role in the company embraces what he calls "imagineering" web solutions, which put the user at the centre of the on-line experience. Paul is a strong advocate for the new information age - but is also equally clear that any information society worth speaking about must have at its core a commitment to equality of access and equity of opportunity.<BR>
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Paul believes the public library network is a unique institution which can play a key role in the new world of digital living, and he also believes that local authorities have an equally pivotal role in the development of strong communities. However, he also believes both institutions need to re-examine their relationship, as well as create new synergies of interest if both parties are to contribute effectively to our emerging digital life.<BR>
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In August, 2005, Paul was appointed to the New Zealand Government Digital Strategy Advisory Group, <A HREF="http://www.digital-strategy.govt.nz">http://www.digital-strategy.govt.nz</A> He also serves on the Capability Panel for REANNZ (Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand Ltd), and the new Zealand Advanced Network KAREN (Kiwi Advanced Research and Information Network). www.reannz.co.nz Paul is also in his second term on LIAC (the New Zealand Library and Information Advisory Commission), which advises the Minister to the National Library, The Rt. Hon Marian Hobbs. www.liac.org.nz<BR>
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More detailed information about Paul’s lecture will be provided soon.<BR>
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+ There will not be a cost for the sessions. A number of your students attended the Chris Batt lecture, so look forward to seeing more of them at Paul's lecture. At this stage we are planning morning and afternoon sessions, just need to confirm the details with Paul. <BR>
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Janet Deegan<BR>
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Public Library Liaison Librarian<BR>
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State Library of Western Australia<BR>
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Email: janet.deegan@slwa.wa.gov.au<BR>
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Phone: +61 8 9427 3395<BR>
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Fax: +61 8 9427 3256<BR>
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Web: www.slwa.wa.gov.au <<A HREF="http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/">http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/</A>><BR>
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