The Power of Information review and unlocking UK Government Information

The Power of Information review and unlocking UK Government Information - A Consultative Forum

The forum is limited to 30 delegates on a first come first serve basis. It is anticipated that librarians; lecturers/teachers; and researchers would benefit most from the event.

JISC and the Office for Public Sector Information (OPSI) are seeking input from the UK learning, teaching and research communities to help steer the development of a new and innovative UK government website in response to recommendation eight of The Power of Information Review published in June 2007 – one of fifteen recommendations made to and accepted by the UK government.

The new OPSI website is due for release in July 2008. It will showcase previously inaccessible UK government information and enable learners, teachers and researchers to comment on which UK government information they would like to see available online. OPSI has some funding to retro-convert information for delivery online. The information obtained from the website will help inform additional development.

Aims and Objectives

The forum aims to elicit the following information form the learning, teaching and research communities:

A greater understanding of the communities' requirements for the website
An opportunity to share information and gain an improved understanding of the communities knowledge and experiences of accessing and using UK government information within an educational and research context
An opportunity to hear first hand the UK government’s response to The Power of Information Review and it’s impact on policy across UK government

Programme

Timings	Activity
10.30 - 11.00	Registration with tea and coffee
11.00 - 11.15	Welcome by Stuart Dempster. Director of the Strategic Content Alliance at JISC
11.15 - 11.45	Overview of the Review; the OPSI response generally and specifically recommendation 8 by John Sheridan, Office of Public Sector Information
11.45 - 12.45	Break-out groups for discussion
12.45 - 13.00	Feedback from discussion groups
13.00 - 13.30	Lunch
13.30	Next steps and wrap up

How can I apply?

Please email Giorgia Meletsis at giorgia.meletsis@nationalarchives.gov.uk by 21 December 2008.

Will JISC reimburse my travel?

The JISC will reimburse standard class rail and economy class flights were applicants are not able to obtain funding from their host institution. If this is the case please obtain written consent from Stuart Dempster PRIOR to booking travel. Delegates should book the cheapest tickets where possible.

What should I read ahead of the forum?

Delegates are strongly encouraged to read The Power of Information Review and the UK government’s response.

What refreshments will there be?

Delegates will be offered tea and coffee on arrival from 10.30 and a light buffet lunch at 13.00-13.30.

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