Posted on behalf of Valerie Nurcombe - apologies for cross-posting

 

Andrew Coburn

Acquisitions & Cataloguing Manager

Essex CC Libraries

Freedom of Information

The first 8 months and the way forward

a one day seminar organised by SCOOP ALGIS and GLIG

19 September 2005  at CILIP, London

 

This seminar organised jointly by SCOOP, ALGIS and GLIG is intended to
increase awareness within the profession of how government information is
produced and disseminated. It is intended to appeal to everyone in the
information and related professions.

 

Following on from seminars held in 2003 and 2004 which considered whether
organisations were ready for FOI, & what would be involved, recent committee
meetings of the groups have examined the requests received, the impact of
Publication Schemes, the ways of replying and of publicising information
both requested and provided.

 

This day will examine experience from a range of view points providing
something for everyone with an interest in understanding what is required to
comply with FOI, or how to make an enquiry. FOI covers all types of
libraries and information services run by a wide range of government, local
and quasi governmental organisations.

 

The day will be introduced by a speaker from the Office of the Information
Commissioner. Speakers from Central Government, a county council and a local
council will then discuss their experiences. Maurice Frankel from the
Campaign for Freedom of Information will review objectives and reality with
speakers considering the legal aspects of reply to FOI requests and the
impact of FOI on official publishing, on the Internet and in print.

 


PROGRAMME


10.00      Introduction to the day


Chairman, Jane Inman, Warwickshire County Council & Chairman of ALGIS


10.10      The Freedom of Information Act in practice - the first 6 months


Alex Ganotis, Office of the Information Commissioner

11.00      Coffee

11.15      Experience of FOI questions

1 - Central government - tbc

2 - County Council - Hampshire

Kevin Gardner, Head of Legal Practice

3 - Local Council - West Berkshire

Sue Broughton, Information Officer

4 - Government agency - tbc

                                                [speaker's names & dept to
be confirmed]

12.30      Discussion

1.00        Lunch

2.00        Overview of the first 6 months from the Campaign's viewpoint

                Maurice Frankel, Campaign for Freedom of Information

2.45        Advising local government on answering FOI requests - the legal
perspective

                name to be confirmed, Pinsents

3.20        Tea

3.40        Publication Schemes and copyright issues: a look at the impact
of FOI on official publishing

                [title & speaker to be confirmed]

4.15        Forum - a final chance to air your views and help define an
agenda for action for SCOOP

4.30        Close

 

Changes to the published programme may be made: They will be circulated or
announced on the day

There should be a generous time allocation for discussion Come prepared with
your questions

 


The cost will be £120.00 + £21 VAT


[members of ISG, ALGIS, GLIG £100 + £17.50 VAT]


Applications should be received by 1 September 2005


 

FOR ALL DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT

Valerie J Nurcombe,  SCOOP Seminars Secretary

Information Consultant,  42 Moors Lane, Darnhall

Winsford, Cheshire  CW7 1JX

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Receipt of the Booking Form is regarded as a contract - appropriate consents
should be obtained before mailing/faxing. Email booking is acceptable
provided the information on the form following is provided.

Reservations may be made and will be held for 14 days.

 

Cancellation after the closing date above will be at full invoiced price
because SCOOP has been committed to the expenditure. Cancellation before 15
August will incur an administration charge of £40 + VAT. Substitutes may be
sent.

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CILIP is Registered Charity no.313014

A large format version is available on request

 

Joining instructions and map will be mailed before the seminar to all
successful applicants - usually with the invoice.

CPD certificates will be available - They are attendance certificates

 


BOOKING FORM


This form ONLY - not the information above - should be emailed to
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and will be held for 2 weeks

Please register those named below to attend this seminar

NAME(s):

POSITION(s):

INSTITUTION (and address):

TELEPHONE No:

FAX No:

email:

*                      I will forward  cheque for  £120 + VAT £21 = £141

*                      I am a member of ...... ...   membership no.
............and I will forward a cheque for  £100.00 + VAT £17.5 = £117.50

*          Please invoice me/my organisation

*          Vegetarian meal is required                                 Yes /
No

(Delete as applicable - add any special needs)

 


Cheque with order is preferred: receipted invoices will be sent Cheques
should be made payable to ISG SCOOP


BACS information is given on all invoices

 

ADDRESS FOR INVOICE (if different):

Official order no:.............................

Send to: Valerie J Nurcombe,  SCOOP Seminar Secretary, Information
Consultant, 42 Moors Lane, Darnhall, Winsford, Cheshire  CW7 1JX

 

Signed:
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Date: ........................

Joining instructions will be sent to ALL

Please contact the organiser if you have received nothing by 25 August

Please ensure that this form is returned with your application. Photocopies
and email bookings are acceptable

If an email booking is NOT acknowledged within 10 days it may not have been
received - please check

Booking terms

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Receipt of the Booking Form is regarded as a contract - appropriate consents
should be obtained before mailing/faxing. Email booking is acceptable
provided the information on the form following is provided.

Reservations may be made and will be held for 14 days.

Cancellation after the closing date above will be at full invoiced price
because SCOOP has been committed to the expenditure. Cancellation before 15
August will incur an administration charge of £40 + VAT. Substitutes may be
sent.

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CILIP is Registered Charity no.313014

 

Joining instructions and map will be mailed before the seminar to all
successful applicants - usually with the invoice.

Information Services Group of CILIP

 


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