Londoners Need to Read
Tuesday 27 July 2004, 6.00-8.00 pm
British Library Conference Centre, Euston Road, London
ALM London is pleased to announce the launch of Londoners Need to Read - a
major research report into the current and potential role of libraries,
museums and archives in supporting learning for adults with basic skills
needs.
An evening event and drinks reception to mark the launch of this report
will take place at the British Library Conference Centre on Tuesday 27th
July 2004 at 6pm. This event will provide an opportunity for sector
practitioners, educators involved in adult and community learning and all
those with a policy and development brief linked to the Government's
national Skills for Life strategy to hear an overview of the project's key
research findings - based on extensive consultation with senior managers
working in London's libraries, archives and museums, detailed questionnaire
surveys and focus group sessions exploring learners' needs and experiences,
and selected case study interviews with Basic Skills tutors involved in
successful, sector-based lifelong learning initiatives.
Every delegate attending this free event will receive a copy of the final
report and there will also be an opportunity to network with
representatives from the following key organisations and stakeholder
groups: Association of London Chief Librarians, Association of London
Government, Connexions, DCMS, Fourteen Plus (formerly FELORS), Government
Office for London, London Development Agency, London Learning and Skills
Councils, Learndirect, London Voluntary Sector Training Consortium,
London's Local Strategic Partnerships, LLU+, Museums, Libraries and
Archives Council (MLA), NIACE, The Reading Agency and London's FE colleges.
Presentations from the research team and invited speakers will run from 6pm
to c.6.45pm, followed by drinks and refreshments until 8pm.
To reserve your place at the Londoners Need to Read launch event on Tuesday
27th July 2004 please complete and return the Booking Form,available at
http://www.lmal.org.uk/news/index.cfm?ArticleID=510&NavigationID=5.
Alternatively you can email your booking request to
[log in to unmask], stating your name, job title, organisation
and any specific dietary and/or access requirements.
Early booking is recommended, as places are limited and will be allocated
on application.
If you have any queries regarding the event, or require further information
about the Londoners Need to Read project, please contact Carol Dixon,
Learning & Access Officer, ALM London on 020 7549 1704.
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