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BEST VALUE: survival, evolution and improvement
Stamford, Thursday 15 November 2001
A CPI Library and Information Policy Seminar
The aim of the seminar is to identify current issues and concerns
surrounding Best Value inspections, to share experiences of managing BV
activities, to relate BV to Standards and Annual Library Plans, and to
debate the way forward.
A key speaker will be Brian King, Strategic Policy Adviser for Culture in
Best Value Inspection Service.
The seminar will be an opportunity to speak directly with the Inspection
Service, to clarify key strategic issues, and to contribute ideas for
development and improvement of Best Value and related processes.
Sessions and Speakers:
Survival, evolution and improvement?
Brian King, Strategic Policy Adviser, Culture, Audit Commission Best Value
Inspection Service
Best Value: key strategic issues
Kevin Smith, Libraries and Culture Manager, Monmouthshire County Council
Best Value, Standards and Plans: a single framework?
Pam Usher, Head of Cultural Services, London Borough of Barnet
Best Value and service development:
Tony Durcan, Head of Libraries, Arts and Information, Gateshead
Metropolitan Borough Council
The seminar is taking place at The George Hotel, Stamford, Lincolnshire
from 10.15am to 4.00pm. The cost of £195.00 (including VAT) includes
morning coffee, lunch in the Garden Room, afternoon tea and seminar
proceedings (sent to delegates when published).
Enquiries and Bookings to:
Seminar Co-ordinator, CPI @ Instant Library Limited, The Charnwood Wing,
Gas Research & Technology Centre, Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire,
LE11 3GS.
Tel: 01509 225 665 Fax: 01509 232 748 Email: [log in to unmask]
If you wish to book by email, please specify Delegate Name; Position;
Organisation; Address and postcode for details; Telephone; Fax; Email; Any
special dietary requirements; and the Organisation, Address and Person to
whom invoices should be sent.
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