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Career Development Group National Conference
(A group of the Library Association, Registered Charity Number 313014 )
 
Flexible Futures: New and Changing Ways of Working
19th-21st May 2000
Stakis Hotel, Bristol


Rapidly developing social and economic trends are changing the way in which we
live and work. Technology alone has had a huge influence on the way in
which we all exist, and as information professionals we need to assess
how these changes affect our role.

Change in the workplace, with new opportunities in the information employment
market, will affect us all, whether we are in a new and exciting work
environment or in a more traditional information role, struggling to keep up
with the pace of change around us. As the profession with responsibility for
managing information assets, we have the potential to develop fresh and
exciting opportunities.

How do we adapt to new and different ways of working and acquire the key skills
needed to fulfill our ever increasingly vital role within our varied
organisations?

This years Career Development Group National Conference aims to explore the
wide ranging issues surrounding our 'Flexible Futures' and begin to answer
some of these important questions. A weekend of linked lectures and workshops
from key figures in the contemporary information world will allow delegates both reactive
and participative involvement in the weekend's proceedings. In all, there
will be learning opportunities of practical relevance to all library and
information professionals, in addition to the enjoyable and beneficial
opportunities of meeting and networking with delegates from across the
various disciplines of the information sector.
We look forward to welcoming you to a relevent and fascinating conference.

Kate Wood and Veronica Fraser - Joint Directors of Studies


Programme Outline
 
Friday 19th May
2.00 Registration
3.00 Exhibition opening
4.00 Getting to know you
4.30 Tea
5.00 Introduction to the conference Kate Wood
Veronica Fraser
5.15 Keynote Address Bob McKee
6.00 Break
6.30 Career Development Group AGM
7.15 Reception
8.00 Dinner
9.30 Presidential Address Liz Jolly
followed by QUIZ
Saturday 20th May
9.00 Exhibition opens
9.30 The Changing Workplace:
*Managing Change Alan Watkin
*Flexible Working Graham Coult
10.45 Coffee
11.15 Workshops - choose two sessions (See below)
12.45 Lunch
2.00 Changing Roles 1 Sheila Pantry
3.00 Tea
3.30 Workshops - choose one session (See below)
4.30 Changing Roles 2 Bob Gann
5.30 End of session
7.15 Reception
8.00 Dinner and Entertainment
 
Sunday 21st May
9.00 Exhibition open
9.30 The Changing Market Nigel Oxbrow
Sue Tuffin
10.45 Coffee
11.15 Changing Skills David Streatfield
Sharon Markless
12.30 Summary by Directors of Studies Kate Wood
Veronica Fraser
12.45 Concluding remarks
1.00 Lunch


Delegates may choose three workshops from the following:

Enhancing your employability in a changing world
Consultancy and freelancing
New ways of working in the health service
So what does knowledge management mean for me?
Building a portfolio life and getting a balance
Electronic copyright
Opportunities and challenges
Job applications
The European Computer Driving Licence
Future roles in different sectors - 100 ways to use the S/NVQ standards
Marketing/developing a business case

Delegates will be sent more details of each workshop in order to make their choice,
after booking.

Speakers
Mark Annand Information Technology Trainer, Library and Information
Services, Bath Spa University College
Graham Cornish President of the Library Association, and Copyright Officer,
British Library
Sheila Corrall Chair, Information Services National Training Organisation,
and University Librarian, University of Reading
Graham Coult Freelance editor/consultant
Veronica Fraser NHS Library Advisor
Bob Gann Director, The Help for Health Trust
Bob McKee Chief Executive, The Library Association
Sharon Markless
Nigel Oxbrow Director, TFPL
Sheila Pantry Information Management Consultant
Julie Parry Director of Library and Information Services, Bath Spa
University College
Caroline Plaice Library and Information Services Manager, Southmead Health
Services NHS Trust, Bristol
David Streatfield Principal, Information Management Associates
Sue Tuffin Development Officer, Age Concern, England
Alan Watkin Chief Leisure/Libraries and Culture Officer, County Borough
of Wrexham
Kate Wood Head of Professional Qualifications, The Library Association


The Stakis Hotel, Bristol is easily accessible by road, rail and coach,
situated near the junction of the M5 and M4, 3 miles from Bristol Parkway
and 7 miles from Bristol Temple Meads. It is a four star hotel, offering
quality accommodation alongside sports and leisure facilities.
Access Codes W


Trade Exhibitors should contact the Advertising Manager, Janine Bryant
Osborne Clarke, 50 Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol. BS1 4HE Tel 0117 923 0220
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Delegates should fill in the booking form below and return to Jon Scown
Taunton Library, Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset. TA1 3PF. Tel 01823 336334 x222
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BOOKING FORM

Name ...........................................................................................Ms/Miss/Mrs/Mr
Organisation ........................................................................................................
Address .............................................................................................................
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I wish to attend the Career Development Group Conference 2000
Please register me as: (tick appropriate boxes)

                                Residential delegate £195 [ ](nb. sharing a twin room)
Single room supplement £50 [ ]
                                
                                Non-residential delegate
                                Friday £30 [ ] Dinner £30[ ]
                                Saturday £60 [ ] (incl. lunch)
Dinner/Entertainment £30 [ ]
Sunday £40 [ ] (incl. lunch)
 
Would you prefer a non-smoking room? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Are you vegetarian? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Do you have any other specific requirements? If so, please state .........................................................
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Please note: all prices exclude VAT
Maps and further details will be supplied to all delegates

Invoice to be sent to
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 21st April 2000. A cancellation fee of
        £100 will be payable up to 28th April 2000. After this date the full
course fee will be due.


Trade Exhibitors should contact the Advertising Manager, Janine Bryant,
Osborne Clarke, 50 Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol. BS1 4HE
Tel 0117 923 0220
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Return this form to Jon Scown, Taunton Library, Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset. TA1 3PF.
Tel 01823 336334 x222
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