UKSG Further Education 2020 Webinar Series

A librarian with a range of experience working in libraries from the small to the large across a variety of library sectors including Higher Education, the public sector and Further Education. Adam has worked extensively across libraries in Hampshire where he completed an MA in Information Studies with the support of Hampshire Libraries. After 13 years working in public libraries at the start of his career, concluding at Fareham Library, Adam has since worked at the University of Surrey Library and Highbury College, Portsmouth, before moving to his present role as Library Manager at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

Laura is the Learning Support Subject Leader and Tutor at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, working at the college for the past four years. Having studied Film and Television Studies at Southampton Solent University, technology has been a key focus in helping to foster a culture of independence amongst the students she works with. Laura has developed a programme of study for students at Barton Peveril where individuals are empowered to use digital strategies to help reduce barriers to learning and increase confidence. She has recently been part of an expert panel discussion at BETT 2020, exploring ways of supporting learners with dyslexia through using assistive technology and in September 2020 she won the Pearson Silver Award for Digital Innovator of the Year. 

As a Jisc specialist in learning technology and digital practice, Esther has been closely involved with the digital literacy movement and the development of the national digital delivery strategy for the post 16 education sectors in Wales. She delivers consultancy and inspirational workshops covering many digital themes including leadership, employability, blended and hybrid learning and assessment, and staff capability. Her PhD explores online language and education.

Angela heads the library service at Northern Regional College. She is responsible for leading and delivering a high quality library and information service managing six campus libraries and study centres across the college. Part of her remit also involves effective management of library systems, services, and digital and information resource collections. She leads on operational plans and service strategies to develop responsive, customer focused and innovative learner services. She is also responsible for identifying, managing and leading staff teams within the College’s Library and Information Service.

Angela is also a part-time lecturer and delivers on HE Health and Social Care programmes.

Kellie provides strategic advice and guidance to help colleges and universities across the UK to ensure digital content is accessible to everyone. Her interests and experience also include assistive technology, needs assessment and inclusive strategies. She manages a large accessibility community of practice that enables members to share challenges and solutions. For 20 years, Kellie has worked in and with colleges, always with a focus on building skills of staff and students, while promoting inclusive practice.

Huw has been part of the publishing industry for over 20 years, working in bookselling, translation rights, and digital sales. His passion for promoting accessibility has developed over the last decade through listening to the stories and issues faced by both users and content providers.

Huw started textBOX in 2018 to provide high quality image descriptions services. textBOX is also focused on ensuring that accessibility information is available for all. The free searchBOX Directory supports the higher education sector with accessible content and contact information, and the ASPIRE evaluation service provides a framework for developing user-focused accessibility statements.