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An online booking form an updated information is available at:
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/general/conferences/conf/index.html

BULISC '98: New Links, addresses one of the major issues that will
confront libraries in the next few years: how far will and should
partnerships and cross-sectoral collaboration go? What are the driving
factors?

The Conference will open on the afternoon of Wednesday 15th July and
close with lunch on Friday 17th July 1998.

The first afternoon features a strategic overview from the public and
academic perspectives given by Martin Molloy (Derbyshire County
Libraries) and John Blagden (Cranfield University).

The second day has two parallel strands that focus on particular
factors: The "Actual" and "Virtual" Library.

The "Actual" Strand examines the variety of LIPs and the effect of
Purchasing Consortia. An overview of LIPs by Ian Malley will be
followed by contributions from, amongst others, John Sumsion and
Hatrics. Karin Richter will report on UCE's project: "People Flows".

The Consortia section will begin with Jo Pye presenting the initial
results of Bournemouth University's BLRIC study, followed by
contributions which include: Jenny Varney of Buckinghamshire County
Library, Andrew McDonald from the University of Sunderland and Susan
Wright of the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium.

The "Virtual" Strand addresses the impact of the electronic library with
contributions that include: Mark Clark and John Blunden-Ellis on the
collaboration between BLCMP and CALIM on Z39.50, Margaret Sheridan will
discuss Unity as an ILL and general community resource, a review of eLib
projects and a particular emphasis on the BUILDER project will also be
represented. Under the heading Electronic Access there will be papers
from Susi Woodhouse of EARL who will review electronic access in the
public library setting, Paul Harwood will give a presentation on NESLI
and Michael Long will examine progress on digitisation.

On the final morning Frances Hendrix will draw together the Conference
themes to prompt a final debate led by Michael Messenger as the
"enthusiast" and David Ball as the "sceptic".

Social events include an evening's sail along the beautiful Dorset coast
and the Conference Dinner.

Bournemouth is a premier holiday resort and international conference
centre, with excellent shopping and entertainment facilities. The town
is just 100 miles from London and its airports, well served by the main
road and rail networks.

Expressions of interest and requests for further details should be sent
to: Mrs Sally Grant, Conference Secretary, contact details below.

Programme and Booking Form follow:
PROGRAMME

Day 1 - 15 July
3.00-3.15 Welcome and introduction
3.15-4.15 View from the public sector: Martin Molloy
4.15-5.15 View from the academic sector: John Blagden
6.30-10.00 Boat Trip


Day 2 - 16 July
2 parallel strands, 45 minutes per session. Exact timings to be
confirmed.

Strand 1: Actual
LIPs
Overview: Ian Malley
Practice:
Hatrics: Elizabeth Barrett
Health Information: Graham Walton
Interactions between academic and public libraries: John Sumsion
People flows project: Karin Richter

PURCHASING CONSORTIA
Overview: Initial results from Bournemouth University's BLRIC study: Jo
Pye
Practice:
SUPC: Susan Wright
Central buying Consortium: Jenny Varney
HELIN: Judy Palmer
Cross-sectoral collaboration in Sunderland: Andrew Macdonald

Strand 2: Virtual
CATALOGUES/ILLs
Z39.50: CALIM/BLCMP Collaboration: Mark Clark/J. Blunden-Ellis
UNITY as an ILL and general community resource: Margaret Sheridan

ELECTRONIC ACCESS
Electronic access in public libraries and the cross over with academic
libraries: Susi Woodhouse
NESLI: Paul Harwood
Digitisation issues and projects in public libraries: Michael Long
eLib and the BUILDER project: Ian Upton/Stephen Pinfield

Day 3
ENTHUSIAST v SCEPTIC DEBATE
Chair: Frances Hendrix
9.00am Enthusiast: Michael Messenger
9.45am Sceptic: David Ball
10.30am: Coffee
11.00am: Chair's Summary
11.30am: Debate
BOOKING FORM
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Closing date for registrations: 10th July 1998

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CONFERENCE FEES
Residential (all inclusive): GBP350.00 + VAT (GBP411.25)

Non-Residential (excludes accommodation only): GBP275.00 + VAT
(GBP333.33)

Daily Rates (include Lunch, except for Day 1):
Day 1 - GBP95.00 + VAT (GBP111.63)
Day 2 - GBP170.00 + VAT (GBP199.75)
Day 3 - GBP100.00 + VAT (GBP117.50)

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Cheques should be made payable to: Bournemouth University

Please return completed form to:
Mrs Sally Grant, Conference Secretary, contact details below.

Cancellations after 1st July will incur GBP50.00 administrative charge.

Sally Grant
Conference Administrator, Library & Information Services
Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, POOLE, Dorset, BH12 5BB
Tel. 01202 595044 Fax 01202 595475
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Web Site: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk

Sally


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