29 November 2005
For immediate release
London, UK
INFORMATION TODAY AND CILIP ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR INTERNET LIBRARIAN
INTERNATIONAL
In a joint statement released today the Chartered Institute of Library and
Information Professionals (CILIP) and Information Today have announced that
CILIP will once again sponsor the Internet Librarian International
conference, which will take place in London on 16-17 October 2006.
Now in its 8th year, Internet Librarian International is a key annual
European conference for information professionals using the latest
strategies, products and technology for finding, organising and managing
web-based information resources.
Once again CILIP will enjoy Association Sponsor status, and CILIP has
already negotiated key benefits for its members. These include a 20%
discount on the full conference fee.
However, this year’s partnership is a more formal one, says Tom Hogan Snr,
Information Today’s CEO, and it delivers increased support from CILIP.
“We welcome this renewed relationship. CILIP’s influence in the UK’s
information arena is significant and this year’s commitment will benefit
both CILIP members and, importantly, our conference delegates. CILIP will
use its leverage to assist with our global awareness campaigns, and will
play a key role in shaping the conference programme for 2006.
“Our priority continues to be to provide a cost-effective intellectual
forum for information professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and
careers. We hope that offering significant discounts to the 23,000-strong
CILIP community will underpin this statement.
“We are pleased to be working more closely with Information Today on this
annual conference, which is becoming ever more relevant to the LIS
community as web-related products and services grow in importance and
complexity”, says John Woolley, Managing Director of CILIP Enterprises. “As
librarians across all sectors seek to enhance their knowledge and skills,
events such as Internet Librarian International will become increasingly
relevant to their future”.
Internet Librarian International delivers strategies and tips to attendees
through keynote speakers, workshops, and a sponsor showcase of global
information services and products. Internet Librarian International’s 2006
themes and call for speakers will be released in the early New Year. The
event’s web site will carry further details and breaking news at
www.internet-librarian.com.
- ends -
Editor’s Notes:
About Internet Librarian International
Internet Librarian International 2006
16 - 17 October 2006
Copthorne Tara Hotel
Kensington, London W8
www.internet-librarian.com
Contact local organisers:
Information Today Ltd
Woodside, Hinksey Hill
Oxford OX1 5BE, UK
T: +44 (0)1865 327813
E: [log in to unmask]
Conference Chairs are David Raitt, editor of The Electronic Library,
Marydee Ojala, editor of ONLINE magazine, and Nancy Garman, Director of
Conference Development, Information Today, Inc.
About CILIP
CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is
the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and
knowledge managers. It forms a community of around 35,000 people engaged
in library and information work, of whom around 23,000 are CILIP Members
and around 12,000 are regular customers of CILIP Enterprises.
Contact:
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals,
7 Ridgmount Street,
London
WC1E 7AE
T: +44 (0)20 7255 0500
F: +44 (0)20 7255 0501
About Information Today
Information Today is the publisher of Information Today, as well as a range
of periodicals, books, directories, and online products; and is the
organiser of prestigious conferences and exhibitions for the library,
information & knowledge management community. The company’s aim is to
provide users and producers of information, knowledge and content
management products and services with the information they need to do their
jobs effectively.
Contact:
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike
Medford, NJ 08055-8750, USA
T: +1 609-654-6266
F: 609-654-4309
E: [log in to unmask]
|