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IIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS - NOVEMBER 1998

4 November INTRANETS: THE DIAGEO CASE STUDY
          Una Byrne, Diageo plc

For those who missed this session at IIS Members' Day, another chance to
hear about how one of the world's leading consumer goods companies organise
their intranet.

23 November CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB HUNTING SUCCESS
          Alison Jago, Instant Library
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PROGRAMME
4 November INTRANETS: THE DIAGEO CASE STUDY
          Una Byrne, Diageo plc

Una Byrne is currently Knowledge Manager at Diageo plc, one of the world's
leading consumer goods companies which was formed in 1997 as a result of
the merger of Grand Metropolitan plc and Guinness plc. Prior to that she
was Head of Information for the European operations of Bankers Trust
Company , a leading American investment bank and has also worked for Bain &
Company, a leading American management consultancy. Until recently she was
chair of the City Information Group.

23 November CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB HUNTING SUCCESS
          Alison Jago, Instant Library

A lively and participatory evening reviewing opportunities in the current
information/library job market, the skills most in demand from employers
and the factors influencing your success in making a good career move. The
discussion will include how to market yourself effectively, in your cv, and
at the interview.

Alison Jago is Manager of Recruitment Services at Instant Library
Recruitment. As well as being a chartered librarian, she is a qualified
personnel manager, and a Fellow of the Institute of Personnel and
Development. She speaks and publishes widely.


BOOKING AND FEES
(Booking form is included below. Please complete and return to the
Institute at the below address/fax)

Venue: TFPL Training Suite, 17-18 Britton Street, London EC1M 5NQ

Time: 6.00 pm - 6.15 pm Registration
          6.15 pm - 7.45 pm Event

Fees: IIS members ?10.00 + VAT non-members ?20.00 + VAT
          The fee includes coffee/tea and notes or handouts, as
appropriate.

Registrations for any of the events will be confirmed on receipt of the
full fee. All fees must be paid in advance of the event. The Registration
Fee cannot be refunded for non-attendance or cancellations received within
the last four working days prior to an event.

A waiting list will be kept for events that are oversubscribed and
alternative dates may be offered.

IIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
The IIS Professional Development Events (formerly known as the Evening
Events) are workshops and lectures set up specifically to help information
specialists pursue their professional development interests, without having
to take time away from their jobs during working hours. They feature a
variety of topics at a variety of levels. These may appeal to anyone
wishing for an introduction to something new, or to the less experienced
members of the information profession.

Normally no more than 15 people can register for each event, so there will
be plenty of opportunity to participate in the discussion or ask questions.

FUTURE EVENTS
If you have any topics that you would particularly like to see covered in
events of this nature, or want any subjects repeated in a town or city near
you, please let us know.

                  The Institute of Information Scientists
                   44-45 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY
                Tel: 0171-831 8003/8633. Fax: 0171-430 1270
                        E-mail: [log in to unmask]





BOOKING AND FEES

Venue: TFPL Training Suite, 17-18 Britton Street, London EC1M 5NQ

Time: 6.00 pm - 6.15 pm Registration
          6.15 pm - 7.45 pm Event

Fees: IIS members ?10.00 + VAT non-members ?20.00 + VAT
          The fee includes coffee/tea and notes or handouts, as
appropriate.

Registrations for any of the events will be confirmed on receipt of the
full fee. All fees must be paid in advance of the event. The Registration
Fee cannot be refunded for non-attendance or cancellations received within
the last four working days prior to an event.

A waiting list will be kept for events that are oversubscribed and
alternative dates may be offered.

FUTURE EVENTS
If you have any topics that you would particularly like to see covered in
events of this nature, or want any subjects repeated in a town or city near
you, please let us know.
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                  THE INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION SCIENTISTS

The Institute of Information Scientists (IIS) was founded in 1958 to raise
the profile and status of information science as a profession. The
Institute continues to pursue this objective by promoting high standards of
information work; by influencing and approving educational courses in
information science, and by encouraging contacts among its current
membership of over 2600 professionals from the UK and abroad.

The IIS operates through local branches and through committees reporting to
the Council of the Institute. The Institute also has Special Interest
Groups for its members covering patents and traded marks, on-line,
financial and business information, and local government information.

The Institute is registered as a Charity under the Charities Act, 1960

For more information about the Institute and its activities, please
contact:

                  The Institute of Information Scientists
                   44-45 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY
                Tel: 0171-831 8003/8633. Fax: 0171-430 1270
                        E-mail: [log in to unmask]
IIS PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

STOP PRESS - U R G E N T ! ! !

November 1998

at: TFPL Training Suite, 17-18 Britton Street, London EC1M 5NQ

6.15 pm - 7.45 pm


PROGRAMME


4 November Intranets: the Diageo Case Study
          Una Byrne, Diageo Plc


23 November Career Opportunities and Job Hunting Success
          Alison Jago, Instant Library



Cost per event: ?10.00 + VAT - IIS members
          ?20.00 + VAT - non-members


Events on further topics will be arranged during 1999 - please let us know
the subjects you would like and whether you would be interested in other
locations.


                  The Institute of Information Scientists
                   44-45 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY
                Tel: 0171-831 8003/8633. Fax: 0171-430 1270
                        E-mail: [log in to unmask]
REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS and return to:
     IIS, 44-45 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY
     Telephone: 0171 831 8003. Fax to: 0171 430 1270

SURNAME: FIRST NAME:

ORGANISATION:

ADDRESS:


DAY-TIME TELEPHONE:
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Tick relevant box(es)

I am an IIS Member I am not an IIS Member

I wish to book the following event(s):

     4 November

     23 November



I enclose a cheque for ? made payable to
The Institute of Information Scientists (VAT No 224 4637 59)

Please send an invoice for ?

(Registrations will only be confirmed on receipt of the appropriate
registration fee(s). The Registration Fee cannot be refunded for
non-attendance or cancellations received within the last four working days
prior to an event.)

Topics and locations I would be interested in for future short events are:



SIGNED:

DATE:



IIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

NOVEMBER 1998

The IIS Professional Development Events (formerly known as the Evening
Events) are workshops and lectures set up specifically to help information
specialists pursue their professional development interests, without having
to take time away from their jobs during working hours. They feature a
variety of topics at a variety of levels. These may appeal to anyone
wishing for an introduction to something new, or to the less experienced
members of the information profession.

Normally no more than 15 people can register for each event, so there will
be plenty of opportunity to participate in the discussion or ask questions.

PROGRAMME

4 November INTRANETS: THE DIAGEO CASE STUDY
          Una Byrne, Diageo plc

          For those who missed this session at IIS Members? Day, another
          chance to hear about how one of the world?s leading consumer
          goods companies organise their intranet.

          Una Byrne is currently Knowledge Manager at Diageo plc, one of
          the world?s leading consumer goods companies which was formed in
          1997 as a result of the merger of Grand Metropolitan plc and
          Guinness plc. Prior to that she was Head of Information for the
          European operations of Bankers Trust Company , a leading American
          investment bank and has also worked for Bain & Company, a leading
          American management consultancy. Until recently she was chair of
          the City Information Group.

23 November CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB HUNTING SUCCESS
          Alison Jago, Instant Library

          A lively and participatory evening reviewing opportunities in the
          current information/library job market, the skills most in demand
          from employers and the factors influencing your success in making
          a good career move. The discussion will include how to market
          yourself effectively, in your cv, and at the interview.

          Alison Jago is Manager of Recruitment Services at Instant Library
          Recruitment. As well as being a chartered librarian, she is a
          qualified personnel manager, and a Fellow of the Institute of
          Personnel and Development. She speaks and publishes widely.










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