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Dear colleagues

The next business meeting of the South East Region of the Society of
Archivists will be held at the Bodleian Library, Oxford on Saturday, 16th
November. The meeting will be preceded by tours of the Old Library and an
introduction to the exhibition of manuscripts and books celebrating the
Library's 400th anniversary. The Bodleian have just finished a four year
programme of renovating and upgrading the Old Library building, so it is a
particularly opportune time for a visit! For the afternoon, we have kindly
been invited to the New College Archives, situated close to the Bodleian,
which boast strongrooms dating back to the 14th century.

Non-members of the region are welcome to attend (programme and business
meeting agenda included below as both a WORD file and text). If you would
like to come, or if you require further information, I would be grateful if
you contact me know as soon as possible.

Cerys

 <<Programme, etc_Oxford.doc>>

Cerys Russell
SE Regional Secretary
East Kent Archives Centre, Enterprise Zone, Honeywood Road,
Whitfield, DOVER, CT16 3EH, UK

Phone: (01304) 829 306 Fax: (01304) 820 783

E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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        Society of Archivists - South East Region

        REGIONAL MEETING
        Bodleian Library, Oxford
        Saturday, 16th November 2002

        Programme

        Bodleian Library

10.30-10.45 Arrive/refreshments
                                Bullard Room, Old Bodleian Quadrangle

        10.45-11.30 Introduction to the Bodleian
                                (including tour and exhibition)
                                        Old Library Building

        11.30-12.45 Business meeting
                                Bullard Room, Old Bodleian Quadrangle

        12.45-14.15 Lunch
                                        [own arrangements must be made]

New College

14.15-15.45 Tour of New College Archives
                                Meet at archway of the Holywell entrance

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Please return the slip below by Wednesday, 13th November at the very latest.
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I will/will not be able to attend the business meeting
I will/will not be able to attend the introduction/tour of the Bodleian
I will/will not be able to attend the introduction/tour of New College

NAME: ----------------------------------------------

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        Business Meeting Agenda


        1. Apologies for Absence

        2. Minutes of the Meeting of 31st August 2002

        3. Matters Arising

        4. Regional Representative's Report

        5. Regional Archive Council

        6. Training Officer and Events

7. Society of Archivists' Conference

        8. Election of Officers

        9. News from Other Offices
                                [please bring any news of events or issues
from your office to
                                this meeting]

        10. Any Other Business

        11. Dates of Next Meetings

        12. Vote of Thanks
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DIRECTIONS, ETC.

                Bodleian Library: the Bullard Room opens directly onto the
Old Bodleian Quadrangle. Should you get lost or arrive late, head for the
public entrances to the library proper where you will be able to obtain
directions. For the tour of the New College archives, we will meet at the
archway of the Holywell Street entrance at 2.15 p.m. Both the Bodleian and
New College are situated close to the bus station, train station and the
town centre.

Trains

                Trains head out of London Paddington every fifteen to twenty
minutes on Saturdays and take about an hour to reach Oxford Station. As far
as I am aware, there are no engineering works planned; however, you should
probably check a few days beforehand, just in case. For all train
information contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.

                Car Travel

                For those coming by car, please note that it is best to
avoid the town centre altogether, if possible. The easiest option is to
head for one of the park and ride sites and travel into the town by bus.
There is no car parking available at either the Bodleian Library or New
College.

                Disabled Access

        Disabled members will have a couple of steps to negotiate into the
quadrangle and one more into the Bullard Room and the Exhibition Room.
Unfortunately, the tour of the Old Bodleian Library is not possible in a
wheelchair.

                Food and Drink

                Hot drinks will be provided in the Bullard Room for the
morning session. However, you will need to make your own arrangements for
lunch. There are plenty of good-quality venues in the town centre.

                Maps

                You can find useful maps at the following web addresses:

                http://www.ox.ac.uk/aboutoxford/maps/mainmap.shtml

                http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/guides/maps/oxaccess.htm