Presentation given at Online Exhibition at Olympia, London, December 2008. Concerns new Business School curriculum at University of Bedfordshire and how subject librarians work with this.

1. Supporting Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs Today Peter Godwin University of Bedfordshire

2. / http://www.flickr.com/photos/plentyofants/203275559 Peter Godwin University of Bedfordshire

6. Our challenge http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakebouma/109039319 /

10. SCONUL Seven Pillars framework

13. We should seek to change their habits and help to improve the quality of their questions

15. Opening the Pods, 18 Feb 2008 “ The skills and talents that students are developing here using the business pods will be highly sought-after by prospective employers." Bill Rammell

16. Enter! Our Pods

17. The Pods at UB Business School, Luton. Project Hall Staff Room IT area Relaxation lounge Brainstorm room Boardroom

30. The research process PLAN RECORD REFLECT ACT

32. I’ve really enjoyed the pods. They’re much better than other modules. HRM Student This is what I’ve always wanted to do. Peter Godwin LRC Podder The pods have restored my enthusiasm for teaching. I was bored doing the same thing over and over again. This is completely different – and I know the students! David Wright Academic Podder [In my focus group] I couldn’t get the students to say anything negative! Derek Barnsley Academic Podder

36. The Pods at UB Project Hall Staff Room IT area Relaxation lounge Brainstorm room Boardroom

39. What we did

40. Discuss and select keywords Advise on type of information found Demonstrate databases Search tips

43. Mobiles –the ultimate portable computer