Our June evening meeting features the Gate, a true innovation in London
libraries.
Date: Tuesday 8 June 2004
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: The Sekforde Arms, Sekforde Street, London EC1
Speaker: Adrian Whittle, Head of Libraries, London Borough of Newham
The talk will be followed by refreshments.
The Gate is Newham's newest library. Its co-location with a Local Service
Centre, gives the community access to the full range of Council services
under one roof. The Gate features cutting edge design, pioneering use of
information technology, and an extensive programme to support learning, as
well as access to both cultural activities and a wide range of advice
services.
A recent Government report has described The Gate as "the social heart of
the high street, a catalyst for urban regeneration and promoter of
lifelong learning".
In his talk, Adrian Whittle will explore the background to this innovative
development in library design (which includes an emphasis on self-service
technology and smart-card applications) and reveal why it has been such a
success with users.
Everyone is welcome - you don't need to be a Cilip member. But, as space
is limited, please let us know if you are coming. Contact Phillip
Powell at [log in to unmask] or on 020 7416 5345.
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