> Apologies to recipients of multiple postings.
>
Some places remain at our annual conference (15 to 17 July). An online
booking form and full details are 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.
>
> 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
> (Also available online at:
> http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/general/conferences/conf/index.html)
>
> Complete ONE form per delegate.
>
> Closing date for registrations: 10th July 1998
>
> Name:
> Title:
> Position:
> Organisation:
>
> Address
>
>
> Telephone No:
> Fax No:
> email Address:
>
> Invoice Address (if different from above):
>
>
>
> Please indicate any special requirements (dietary/mobility):
>
> 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)
>
> Please invoice my organisation for GBP:
>
> 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
> email: [log in to unmask]
> Web Site: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
>
>
>
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David Ball |
Head of Library and Information Services |
Bournemouth University |
Fern Barrow |
Poole |
Dorset BH12 5BB | Tel:
+44 (0) 1202 595044
UK |
Fax: +44 (0) 1202 595475
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