Aimed at all Library and Information Professionals, especially those with an
interest in multimedia applications and the practical impact of information
technology, the Aslib Electronics and Multimedia Groups announce their first
joint annual conference.
The conference will be held at the Danbury Park Management Centre near
Chelmsford in Essex from 14-16 May 1997. The programme comprises:-
Whither the information profession: challenges and opportunities. Sheila
Pantry.
Multimedia or multimediocre on CD-ROM, delivery or activity on the Internet.
Stephen Heppell, Anglia University.
Developing an interactive guide for the Manchester Metroplitan University.
Jayne Evans and Graham Stone, Manchester Metropolitan University.
The Internet Library of Early Journals (ILEJ). Bill Jupp, Leeds University.
Imaging solutions for the 21st Century. Peter McGregor, iBase Image Systems
Ltd.
An introduction to intelligent agents. Barry Crabtree, BT Labs.
Beyond the search engine. Keith Preston, BT Labs.
Those attending the conference will:-
Learn about new developments in multimedia and IT, and discuss and debate
their impact and opportunities.
Listen to state-of-the-art papers given by experts in their fields.
Meet other information workers from academia, industry and defence
establishments, commerce and information suppliers.
Discuss current issues and share ideas with informed people.
Get involved with Electronics/Multimedia Groups' activities.
Browse through a comprehensive display of new and relevant books.
Danbury Park Management Centre is about 5 miles from Chelmsford and is set
in 9 acres of gardens, with adjoining parkland and lakes.
Fees, including accommodation and all meals, for attendance at the
conference are:-
Electronics/Multimedia Group member: £275
Aslib member: £300
Non-member: £320
Daily rates are available on request.
To register please contact:-
Diane Richards
6 The Hollies
Shefford
Beds.
SG17 5BX
UK.
Home Tel. & Fax 01462 814708
Work (INSPEC/IEE) Tel. 01438 767247, Fax 01438 742840
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