The Web Science Institute and University of Southampton Library are delighted to host a joint visit and seminar from two key members of the Library of Congress, Washington DC on Friday 19 July in Building 67, Room 1037, Highfield Campus.
There’ll be a light lunch from 13:00 and the talks start at 14:00 – 16:00. Please book a place today to ensure a stimulating afternoon. The event will be followed by a discussion and questions.
Kate Zwaard, Director of Digital Strategy, Library of Congress will give a talk entitled ‘Incremental Progress toward Exponential Change’, addressing how one can make step changes in a fast changing environment within institutions with a low tolerance for risk.
Dr Colleen Shogan, Assistant Deputy Librarian, Collections and Services will give a talk on ‘Social Media and Interactive Representation in the U.S. Congress’, discussing a new theory to explain the political, institutional and behavioural changes from interactivity through online platforms between Members of the Congress and the electorate.
You can read more and book these events here.
