***INVITATION TO FREE HALF-DAY CONFERENCE FOR LIBRARIANS***
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Providing electronic reference in libraries: the challenges
August 7th 2002, National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
A joint event from xrefer, CILIP ISG (Scotland)
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xrefer, CILIP ISG (Scotland) are pleased to invite you
to a free half-day conference (10:30 to 14:40).
"Providing electronic reference in libraries: the
challenges" will provide a unique opportunity for librarians
from every sector to gain insight into dealing with the
challenges posed by the growth of electronic reference
resources.
The conference will enable delegates to learn about a range
of key issues from leaders in the field, including:
* the delivery of online reference services
* addressing the needs of users
* the evaluation process for electronic resources
* future trends
* using reference resources with other library services
* consortia negotiations and purchasing
* issues of remote access
* statistical reporting
* marketing subscription-based services to library users
* putting reference content on the web - what changes?
Speakers include Stuart James from the University of Paisley,
Chris Milne from the University of Abertay Dundee together
with Adam Hodgkin and Daryl Rayner from xrefer.
For more information, including the preliminary programme,
and to register for free, please visit:
http://www.xrefer.com/conferences/edinburgh_aug2002/intro.jsp
Places are limited, so don't delay!
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If you have any queries, or would like further information,
please contact Simon Prodger on 020 7479 9200 or
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