Information Governance Seminar
Thursday 28th April 2005 at Birmingham Central Library: Room 4
10.00am - 12.45pm and 2.15pm - 5.00pm
This seminar, run by Aslib Midlands Branch, will address the key issues relating to Information Governance that affect Information Professionals from a range of disciplines. The day will be presented by:
Nigel Metcalfe
Information Governance Manager at Birmingham Women's Health Care Trust
Nigel will provide a general outline of Information Governance, whilst drawing on his experience in the NHS, to demonstrate how Information Governance is important to the foundations of the knowledge economy.
Paul Hemmings
Birmingham Central Library Manager for Archives and Heritage
Paul will present and cover issues surrounding Information legislation in relation to local authority records management and archive services drawing on Birmingham's experience.
Graham Coult
Editor of Managing Information
Graham will be addressing relevant issues relating to the Freedom of Information Act, to include the background and history of the act and some practical tips for compliance.
David Stokes
Head of Science for Birmingham and Secretary to the Alliance of UK PATLIBs
David will provide an in depth overview of Patents and Intellectual Property issues. He has delivered "Creative Insight" as a new concept in IP services for Libraries, Information Professionals and the Public.
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking at the end of each presentation.
Booking Form
Aslib Information Governance Seminar on Thursday 28th April 2005
If you would like to attend, please complete and return this booking form to:
Alison Parker, PinsentMasons, 3 Colmore Circus, Birmingham, B4 6BH
Cost (including refreshments)
All Day £55 Aslib members £65 non-members
Half Day £35 Aslib members £45 non- members
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Programme Outline
10.00 Welcome and Introductions - Alison Parker
10.05 Nigel Metcalfe - Information Governance Manager at Birmingham Women's Health Care Trust
11.15 Morning coffee break
11.30 Paul Hemmings - Birmingham Central Library Manager for Archives and Heritage
12.40 Closing comments and best wishes - Alison Parker
12.45 Lunch
2.00 Welcome back and Introductions - Alison Parker
2.05 Graham Coult - Editor of Managing Information
3.15 Afternoon coffee break
3.30 David Stokes - Head of Science for Birmingham and Secretary to the Alliance of UK PATLIBs
5pm Closing comments and best wishes - Alison Parker
Contact Details
Please feel free to contact Alison Parker, Secretary of Aslib Midlands for additional information by e-mail: [log in to unmask] alternatively by phone: 0121 200 1050 ext. 3458.
Directions
Birmingham Central Library is approximately 10 minutes walk from New Street Station and is extremely close to the city centre. It is located in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3HQ. Tel: 0121-303 4511. Directions to the meeting room itself will be available in the main entrance area.
Please go to http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries for additional directions.
NB. Numbers are limited so please book early. The full fee for cancellations will be charged if we are not notified by 21st April 2005
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